“Upholding the Constitution to the best of my ability, so help me God.” -Josh Schriver
May 16, 2024
Dear Neighbor,
This is my next in a series of advanced notices on what current Democrat Leadership is aiming to pass on the House Floor:
Bill to Force Department of State Employees to Lie About the Biological Gender of Residents on Public Records
House Bills 5301-02 would force Secretary of State employees to add a new “gender” to state ID’s if a resident requests it. These bills were voted out of the Michigan House Judiciary Committee. If branch employees can’t in good conscience follow departmental policy because they have a strong moral or religious objection to this, they risk losing their jobs. My understanding is there will be no way to opt out if they request a religious or moral exemption. This could cause undue financial hardship for these workers if they get fired for following their conscience. Now, this policy awaits further consideration on the House Floor.
There two biological sexes: male and female. Religious leaders from all denominations have consistently affirmed this. Genesis 1:27 says “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Scientists, obviously affirming this as well, use accurate biological information about the populations they study to obtain accurate data for meaningful research. Doctors rely on knowing as much as they can about the biological characteristics of their patients, so they can provide sound medical treatment.
In Lansing, many want to alter official public records to reflect an ideology that describes gender as a social construct reflecting the way someone self-identifies or expresses themselves - even if it differs from their biological gender. Public employees would be forced to list “non-binary” if someone requests it. This violates the right to freedom of religion as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
In medical school, doctors are trained on all the physical findings of each patient. At birth, doctors are required to document certain physical characteristics of a new baby (male or female) to be included on public records. Now, House Democrats aim to codify a contradiction to basic human biology and use our hard earned tax dollars to force State Employees to comply.
The legal designation on a birth certificate or driver’s license was never designed to affirm gender dysphoria. These documents exist to help employers, law enforcement personnel, airline employees, security personnel and other workers verify that you are who you say you are. Nothing more.
Listing “non-binary” instead of someone’s biological gender on public records will be a nightmare for law enforcement, employers and medical professionals. When a new birth certificate is issued after someone “transitions” and requests a name change, the old one is sealed. It is only accessible through a special process officers must follow once an investigation begins.
Doctors need to know the biological gender of their patients, so they can prescribe proper medical treatment. It is very difficult for them to follow the Hippocratic Oath to “do no harm” if this information is hidden from them. This could lead to medical professionals giving improper medical treatment.
Next, let’s talk about public safety. Police officers will have a lot of difficulty accessing the full criminal history of someone who “transitions” after they pull someone over or arrive at a crime scene after a 9-1-1 call because the old criminal history is sealed. From conversations I have had with colleagues, this information will only be available days later after they get authorization to do so during an investigation.
There are serious practical ramifications of this bill for employers. Before an employer decides to extend an offer to someone, they want to have full confidence the job applicant will perform with integrity. That’s why they want access to the full criminal history (if any) of that individual. What happens if they get an applicant who was assigned a new name after “transitioning” and he/she committed a felony before this occurred? This could lead to additional court fees and higher liabilities for employers in the State of Michigan. Employers will have to factor that in as part of the cost of doing business.
As your State Representative, I plan to continue making public comments to exploit this dangerous legislation. Getting the word out is the first step to stop this policy before it gets to the Governor’s desk for her signature.
God Bless You,
Representative Joshua Schriver
