Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 257
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Provides that a new certificate of birth issued by the State shall include a designation of the sex of the person born, based on the genitalia of the person. Authorizes amendments of designations of sex on certificates of birth, provided that the birth registrant is an adult, and a new designation is based on the genitalia of the birth registrant, as confirmed by a physician or physician's assistant. Requires certain original certificates to be unsealed and new certificates to be marked as amended with regard to sex designation.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 16, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 17, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.