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WV HB3293

Relating to single-sex participation in interscholastic athletic events


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Introduced
03/18/2021
In Committee
04/02/2021
Crossed Over
03/25/2021
Passed
04/09/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to single-sex participation in interscholastic athletic events

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that participation in interscholastic athletic events in West Virginia must be based on the biological sex of the athlete at birth. It designates teams as either for males, females, or coed/mixed, and prohibits biological males from participating on teams designated for females. The bill provides a cause of action for students who are aggrieved by a violation of these provisions, allowing them to seek injunctive relief and damages. The State Board of Education and higher education governing bodies are directed to promulgate rules to implement the bill's requirements.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2021 (on 05/20/2021)

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