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Maryland Bill on Nonbinary Birth Certificates Faces Uncertainty

4/9/2026

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A Maryland House panel removed record-keeping language from SB 626, the bill to create a nonbinary 'X' designation on birth certificates and ease changes for adults.
Advocates warned that maintaining a database of birth information could endanger transgender individuals.
Sen. Mike McKay (Md.) proposed an amendment to keep a birth information database, drawing backlash.
The bill's future remains uncertain as the legislative session approaches its end.

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A Maryland House panel removed record-keeping language from SB 626, the bill to create a nonbinary 'X' designation on birth certificates and ease changes for adults.
Advocates warned that maintaining a database of birth information could endanger transgender individuals.
Sen. Mike McKay (Md.) proposed an amendment to keep a birth information database, drawing backlash.
The bill's future remains uncertain as the legislative session approaches its end.