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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Passed
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Dead
Vetoed
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to promote continued fairness in women's sports.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote fairness in women's sports by requiring public schools, school districts, and higher education institutions to designate their athletic teams and sports as either male, female, or coeducational. It mandates that female teams or sports are only available to participants who are biologically female, as verified by written statements from parents or students. The bill also prohibits government entities, licensing organizations, and athletic associations from taking adverse actions against schools or individuals for maintaining such team or sport designations. Additionally, the bill provides a private cause of action for students who are deprived of athletic opportunities or suffer harm due to violations of the act, as well as for schools or institutions that suffer harm from such violations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (34)
Rhonda Milstead (R)*,
Margaret Sutton (R)*,
Aaron Aylward (R),
Fred Deutsch (R),
Becky Drury (R),
Mary Fitzgerald (R),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Spencer Gosch (R),
Lana Greenfield (R),
Steven Haugaard (R),
Charles Hoffman (R),
Taffy Howard (R),
Kevin Jensen (R),
Phil Jensen (R),
Trish Ladner (R),
Sue Lucas-Peterson (R),
Sam Marty (R),
Liz May (R),
John Mills (R),
Tina Mulally (R),
Al Novstrup (R),
Scott Odenbach (R),
Marty Overweg (R),
Carl Perry (R),
Tom Pischke (R),
Tony Randolph (R),
Rebecca Reimer (R),
Bethany Soye (R),
Jim Stalzer (R),
Marsha Symens (R),
Richard Vasgaard (R),
Marli Wiese (R),
John Wiik (R),
Larry Zikmund (R),
Last Action
Veto override, Failed, YEAS 45, NAYS 24. H.J. 575 (on 03/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/12299 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/219924.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/218120.pdf |
| House State Affairs Amendment 1217A | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/217779.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/215965.pdf |
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