Kansas proposal would use sex at birth for state laws and records

The proposal would define “sex” and “gender” by a person’s biological sex at birth when state laws apply those terms. The rule would apply when state laws or regulations address biological sex. The proposal also sets rules for sex-based distinctions in settings such as sports, detention facilities, and restrooms. People born with a medically verifiable difference in sex development would receive protections and accommodations under federal disability law and Kansas law. The proposal says it would take effect after publication in the statute book.

Covered schools and government offices would have to record each person as male or female at birth in certain data sets. The rule would apply to school districts, public schools, state offices, and local governments that collect the specified data. It would cover data collected to follow anti-discrimination laws or to gather public health, crime, economic, or other information. The proposal says it would take effect after publication in the statute book.

State officials would invalidate certain earlier birth certificates and driver’s licenses and correct the records. It would cover birth certificates and driver’s licenses issued before July 1, 2026. The rule would cover documents whose sex or gender entry conflicts with the proposal’s definition. License holders would get written notice and would have to surrender invalid licenses to receive replacements. The invalidation rule applies to documents issued before July 1, 2026. The proposal says the act would take effect after publication in the statute book.