Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act)

Maryland's SB 314 (Birth Certificate Modernization Act) allows individuals to update their sex designation on birth certificates and state-issued ID cards without requiring surgical intervention. It permits changes through a licensed medical professional's certification of gender transition or intersex condition, combined with a written request under penalty of perjury. The bill also updates identification card requirements to align with new sex designation options on licenses and ID cards issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration. This directly affects Maryland residents seeking to reflect their gender identity on official documents.