South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 162: Vital Statistics - Changes to Birth Certificates
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 162 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Vital Statistics - Changes to Birth Certificates. Primary sponsor: Danny Verdin (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs.
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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 SECTION 44-63-100, RELATING TO THE PROCESS THROUGH WHICH A PERSON MAY MAKE CHANGES TO HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GENDER CHANGES TO A PERSON'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE MAY ONLY BE TO CHANGE FROM MALE TO FEMALE OR FROM FEMALE TO MALE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND TIMING LIMITATIONS OF GENDER CHANGES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
“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 Medical Affairs
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
- Introduced and read first time