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AZ HB2706

AZ HB2706
Interscholastic athletics; biological sex


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
Passed
Dead
05/26/2020

Introduced Session

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

Bill Summary

Interscholastic athletics; biological sex

AI Summary

This bill requires that interscholastic and intramural athletic teams sponsored by educational institutions in Arizona be designated based on the biological sex of the participants as male, female, or coed. It prohibits biological males from participating on female sports teams. The bill provides for a private cause of action for students who are deprived of athletic opportunities or suffer harm due to violations of the law, as well as for educational institutions that suffer harm. The bill also includes legislative findings on the physiological differences between males and females that provide the basis for sex-specific athletic teams.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Assigned to Senate RULES Committee (on 05/08/2020)

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