Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 441: Definition of sex and gender; birth certificates.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 441 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Definition of sex and gender; birth certificates. Primary sponsor: Tyler Johnson (Republican), Gary Byrne (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Senator Doriot added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines "sex" and "gender" for the purposes of the Indiana Code. States that the definition of "sex" and "gender" are meant to be synonymous in the Indiana Code unless specifically defined otherwise and is clarifying language. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles and the Indiana department of health (state department) to update the definition of sex used by the agencies. Requires the state department to: (1) identify birth certificates issued with a change in sex classification by court order; (2) change the sex on the birth certificate back to the originating sex and reissue the birth certificate; and (3) void the superseded document.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Gary Byrne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Scott Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Blake Doriot | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Doriot added as coauthor
- Senator Alexander added as coauthor
- Senator Johnson T added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
- Authored by Senator Byrne