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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for a public school or a private school whose students or teams compete against a public school to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that permit a person whose gender is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for females; to provide for private rights of action and awards of attorney fees; to provide for a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Save Girls' Sports Act," amends Georgia's education laws to prohibit public and private schools from allowing transgender girls (i.e., individuals whose gender is male) to participate in sports designated for female athletes. It defines "gender" as a person's biological sex at birth and provides a private right of action for aggrieved students and their parents to seek injunctive or declaratory relief if a violation is found. The bill also allows for the recovery of attorney's fees for the prevailing party in such legal actions, but does not permit monetary damages. The legislation makes clear that it does not override any federal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (18)
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Burt Jones (R)*,
Jeff Mullis (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Bruce Thompson (R)*,
Lindsey Tippins (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Recommitted (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/199426 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/198902 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60118 |
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