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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
Crossed Over
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Passed
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to discrimination; enacting the Women’s Bill of Rights; declaring purpose; clarifying application and interpretation of act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Sections 16, 1101, and 1201, which relate to definitions and general provisions; defining terms; construing provisions; authorizing distinctions for certain purposes; requiring certain identification in collection of data for certain purposes; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Discrimination
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Women's Bill of Rights," aims to bring clarity, certainty, and uniformity to how natural persons of both biological sexes are treated under the laws of Oklahoma. The bill amends existing statutes to define key terms like "female," "male," "man/boy," and "woman/girl" based on biological sex at birth. It also clarifies that sex-based distinctions in laws and policies are permissible if substantially related to important government objectives like biology, privacy, safety, or fairness. Additionally, the bill requires the state and its agencies to collect vital statistics data that identifies individuals as either male or female. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Jessica Garvin (R)*,
Toni Hasenbeck (R)*,
Rhonda Baker (R),
David Bullard (R),
Sherrie Conley (R),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Brian Hill (R),
Shane Jett (R),
Kevin McDugle (R),
Roland Pederson (R),
Cindy Roe (R),
Marilyn Stark (R),
Cowboy Stephens (R),
Tammy Townley (R),
Tom Woods (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/31/2024 (on 05/30/2024)
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