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MO HB1045

MO HB1045
Establishes guidelines for public school student participation in athletic contests organized by sex


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Introduced
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/14/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend chapter 167, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public school athletic contests.

AI Summary

This bill establishes guidelines for public school student participation in athletic contests organized by sex. It states that students should participate in athletic contests organized for persons of the same biological sex as listed on their original birth certificate. However, the bill provides exceptions to accommodate transgender students, allowing them to participate in athletic contests organized for the opposite biological sex under certain conditions, such as whether they have undergone hormone therapy. The bill aims to ensure fair competition while respecting the identities of transgender students.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (on 02/18/2021)

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