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DE SB227

DE SB227
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Fairness In Women's Sports Act.


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Introduced
02/11/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2022

Introduced Session

151st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This Act generally requires a student athlete to compete for athletic teams or in sports associated with their biological sex, as determined at or near birth and based on the students birth certificate or other government record if a birth certificate is unobtainable. An exception is permitted to allow female athletes to compete in male sports if a corresponding female sport is not available.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, generally requires student athletes to compete on sports teams based on their biological sex as determined by their birth certificate or other government record. It allows female athletes to compete in male sports if a corresponding female sport is not available. The bill also provides legal protections for schools and institutions that comply with these requirements, and allows students or schools to take legal action against violations. The bill is intended to promote equality in athletic opportunities for female students.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Health & Social Services (10:00 3/23/2022 Senate Majority Caucus Room) (on 03/23/2022)

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