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AR SB354

AR SB354
To Create The Fairness In Women's Sports Act.

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Introduced
02/23/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
03/09/2021
Passed
03/23/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO CREATE THE FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act," aims to create a legislative framework for designating interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports as either "male," "female," or "coed/mixed." The bill cites scientific evidence on the inherent physiological differences between men and women, particularly related to natural testosterone levels, which can provide male athletes with an unfair advantage in many sports. It prohibits state government entities, licensing or accrediting organizations, and athletic associations from taking adverse actions against schools that maintain separate athletic teams for females. The bill also grants private causes of action to students and schools that suffer harm due to violations of its provisions, including injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (50)

Sonia Barker (R)*,  Missy Irvin (R)*,  Charles Beckham (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Stan Berry (R),  Cecile Bledsoe (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Fran Cavenaugh (R),  Alan Clark (R),  Joe Cloud (R),  Cameron Cooper (R),  Bruce Cozart (R),  Cindy Crawford (R),  Carol Dalby (R),  Breanne Davis (R),  Jonathan Dismang (R),  Jane English (R),  Charlene Fite (R),  Tony Furman (R),  Trent Garner (R),  Ben Gilmore (R),  Justin Gonzales (R),  Michelle Gray (R),  Delia Haak (R),  Kim Hammer (R),  Bart Hester (R),  Ricky Hill (R),  Blake Johnson (R),  Mark Johnson (R),  Jack Ladyman (R),  Robin Lundstrum (R),  Julie Mayberry (R),  Richard McGrew (R),  Gayla McKenzie (R),  Jon Milligan (R),  John Payton (R),  Clint Penzo (R),  Aaron Pilkington (R),  Jason Rapert (R),  David Ray (R),  Marcus Richmond (R),  Brandt Smith (R),  Nelda Speaks (R),  Gary Stubblefield (R),  Dwight Tosh (R),  DeAnn Vaught (R),  Dave Wallace (R),  Danny Watson (R),  Carlton Wing (R),  Richard Womack (R), 

Last Action

Notification that SB354 is now Act 461 (on 03/29/2021)

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