An Act relative to the process for amending marriage certificates

This bill modifies Massachusetts law to allow the amendment of marriage certificates when one spouse has undergone permanent sex reassignment. To proceed, the affected individual must submit an affidavit confirming their gender change and the validity of the marriage, along with a notarized medical statement and written consent from their spouse. If the person has also legally changed their name, they must provide a certified copy of that name change document. The legislation aims to ensure marriage records accurately reflect the reassigned sex of the spouse without requiring a new marriage license.