HB2426

Defining the term "gender" to mean biological sex at birth for purposes of statutory construction, directing the division of motor vehicles to invalidate and reissue driver's licenses when necessary when necessary to correct the gender identification on such licenses and directing the office of vital statistics to invalidate and reissue birth certificates when necessary to correct the sex identification on such certificates.

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2426 defines "gender" as biological sex at birth and mandates corrections to driver's licenses and birth certificates.

Kansas HB2426 amends the definition of "gender" to mean biological sex at birth for statutory purposes. It directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to invalidate and reissue driver's licenses when necessary to correct the gender identification. Similarly, it mandates the Office of Vital Statistics to invalidate and reissue birth certificates when necessary to correct the sex identification. The bill specifies that distinctions between sexes in areas like athletics, prisons, and restrooms are substantially related to important governmental objectives of protecting health, safety, and privacy.

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Calendar

Jan 13

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Jan 13

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N

Jan 12

House

House Prefiled for Introduction on Friday, January 9, 2026

Jan 12

House

House Introduced