Indiana Senate advances bill limiting gender recognition to birth sex

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new bill passed by the Indiana State Senate would make changes to multiple gender-related issues.

Senate Bill 182 was written by three state senators, including Clark County's Chris Garten.

The bill limits recognition to two sexes determined at birth and affecting schools, prisons and birth certificates.

According to FOX59, the bill would require offenders entering the Indiana Department of Correction to be placed in facilities based on their sex at birth.

Public schools and state educational institutions would be required to provide bathrooms designated exclusively for males and females.

The legislation would also limit changes to birth certificates. Sex designations could not be updated except in specific cases, including medically verified disorders of sex development or corrections to prior amendments.

The ACLU of Indiana criticized the proposal, warning it could increase challenges for transgender residents.

“When trans people are denied correct documents and access to public spaces that reflect their identity, it can result in discrimination, harassment and even violence in their everyday lives," the organization said in a statement.

Senate Bill 182 is now under review by an Indiana House committee.

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