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MO HB170

MO HB170
Establishes guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex


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Introduced
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend chapters 167 and 173, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to participation in athletics.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Save Women's Sports Act," establishes guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by biological sex. It requires public and private schools, as well as postsecondary educational institutions, to designate their athletic teams as either for males, females, or coed/mixed. The bill mandates students or their parents to sign affidavits acknowledging the student's biological sex at birth. It prohibits students of the male sex from participating in athletic teams designated for females, and provides legal recourse for students who are deprived of athletic opportunities or suffer harm as a result of such violations. The bill also protects schools and institutions from adverse action by state education agencies or athletic organizations for maintaining female-only sports teams.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H) (on 01/24/2023)

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