HB1225

Vital records; requiring certificates of birth to contain accurate biological sex designations; clarifying certain requirement and prohibitions; emergency.

Complete·5/11/26

Oklahoma HB1225 mandates birth certificates to accurately reflect biological sex and prohibits amendments to this designation.

Oklahoma HB1225 amends the state's vital records law to ensure birth certificates accurately reflect the biological sex of the child. The bill prohibits any amendments to the biological sex designation on a birth certificate. It also outlines procedures for amending other information on birth certificates, such as correcting names or acknowledging paternity. The changes take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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17 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 20

2:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Services REVISED Hearing

Mar 5

11:30 AM

House Rules Hearing

History

May 11

House

Approved by Governor 05/07/2026

May 5

House

SA's read, adopted

May 5

House

Fourth Reading, Measure and Emergency Passed: Ayes: 70 Nays: 17