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Introduced
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A N A C T RELATING TO EDUCATION *** This act would categorize women by their biological identity at birth rather than their 1 gender identity for purpose of organized sports. A team must be categorized as males, men, or boys; 2 females, women, or girls; or coed or mixed. If there is a dispute a student may establish sex by 3 presenting a signed physician's statement that shall indicate the student's sex. Additionally, this act 4 would create a cause of action for any student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or subject 5 to retaliation as a result of this chapter. 6 This act would take effect January 1, 2022. 7 ======== LC001969 ========
AI Summary
This bill would categorize women's sports teams in Rhode Island based on biological sex at birth, rather than gender identity. It requires that teams be designated as male, female, or coed/mixed. The bill provides that female teams cannot be open to biological males, and allows students to establish their sex by presenting a physician's statement. The bill also creates a private cause of action for students who are deprived of athletic opportunities or face retaliation due to violations of the act, and protects educational institutions from adverse action for maintaining separate teams. The bill is intended to address perceived physiological differences between males and females that give men an inherent athletic advantage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText21/SenateText21/S0638.pdf |
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