Changing or adding sex indicators on birth and death records request authorization, marriage records modifications authorization, and data classification

This bill allows adults or their legal guardians in Minnesota to request changes or additions to sex indicators on birth and death records, including options beyond male or female such as "X." It establishes a streamlined process where requests accompanied by specific documentation, like a medical provider's statement or a court order, are presumed to be made in good faith and must be granted unless proven otherwise. The legislation also requires that once a birth record is updated under these rules, the original record is reclassified as private data to prevent unauthorized disclosure. Additionally, the bill authorizes modifications to marriage records and outlines procedures for handling these requests through administrative channels or district court petitions.