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Introduced
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
In Committee
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would categorize women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports. A team must be categorized as males, men, or boys; females, women, or girls; or coed or mixed. If there is a dispute a student may establish sex by presenting a signed physician's statement that shall indicate the student's sex. Additionally, this act would create a cause of action for any student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or subject to retaliation as a result of this chapter. This act would take effect January 1, 2023.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fairness In Women's Sports Act, would require that interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports be designated as for males, females, or coed/mixed based on the biological sex of the participants. Teams designated for females would not be open to male students. If a student's sex is disputed, they can establish it by providing a signed physician's statement. The bill also creates a private cause of action for students who are deprived of an athletic opportunity or face retaliation due to violations of the act. The bill aims to address the inherent physiological differences between males and females that give male athletes an advantage in many sports, in order to promote equality for female athletes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 03/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText22/SenateText22/S2501.pdf |
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