South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4515: 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
H 4515 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on May 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Birth Certificates. Primary sponsor: Steven Long (Republican), Bruce Bannister (Republican), Travis Moore (Republican), Patrick Haddon (Republican), Richie Yow (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Bill Taylor (Republican), Weston Newton (Republican), Val Guest (Republican), Doug Gilliam (Republican), Bill Herbkersman (Republican), Luke Rankin (Republican), Davey Hiott (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-63-20, 44-63-100, 44-63-150, AND 63-3-530, ALL RELATING IN PART TO CHANGES TO CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION, CORRECTION, OR OTHER CHANGES TO THE GENDER OF INDIVIDUALS AS IT APPEARS ON THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH, WITH EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-63-155 SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN CORRECTIONS TO BE MADE TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES BY FILING A COURT PETITION REQUESTING AN APPROPRIATE COURT ORDER; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-20, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT"; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Bruce Bannister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Travis Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Patrick Haddon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Richie Yow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Bill Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Val Guest | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Bill Herbkersman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Davey Hiott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time