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WV SB296
Requiring student compete in school-sanctioned event based on athlete's biological gender listed on original birth certificate
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Introduced
01/10/2020
01/10/2020
In Committee
01/10/2020
01/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/07/2020
03/07/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring student compete in school-sanctioned event based on athlete's biological gender listed on original birth certificate
AI Summary
This bill requires students to compete in school-sanctioned athletic or sporting events based on their biological sex at birth, as indicated on their original birth certificate. Schools that violate this requirement will be ineligible to receive public funding until they comply. The bill also allows for civil actions against state or local officials, such as school administrators and principals, who willfully violate or attempt to circumvent the law, with potential penalties including a fine of up to $10,000 and a five-year ban from holding public office or a school leadership position.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Education (on 01/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2020&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB296%20INTR.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=296 |
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