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GA SB435
GA SB435Education; shall be unlawful for Ga public school students or teams to compete against a Ga public school that permits a person of one gender to participate in an athletic program that is designated for persons of opposite gender; provide
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Introduced
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
In Committee
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
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 Georgia public schools or participating private schools whose students or teams compete against a Georgia public school to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that permit a person of one gender to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for persons of the opposite gender; to provide for exceptions; to provide for private rights of action and awards of attorney fees; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit Georgia public schools and participating private schools from operating, sponsoring, or facilitating athletic programs or activities that allow a person of one gender to participate in a program designated for the opposite gender, with some exceptions. It defines "gender" based on a person's biological sex at birth, as stated on their birth certificate. The bill provides a private right of action for aggrieved students or their parents to seek injunctive or declaratory relief and recover attorney's fees if they prevail. The bill also includes legislative findings that recognizing the physical differences between males and females, and promoting fairness and safety in sports, are important state interests.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
John Albers (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Brandon Beach (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Michael Dugan (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Burt Jones (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Sheila McNeill (R)*,
Butch Miller (R)*,
Jeff Mullis (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Bruce Thompson (R)*,
Lindsey Tippins (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/207607 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/204767 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61642 |
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