Bill > HB1489

This bill creates a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code related to requiring institutions of higher education to designate their athletic teams and sports as for "males", "females", or "coed/mixed" participation. The bill defines key terms like "institution" (referring to public and private colleges in the state) and "sex" (based on biological characteristics at birth). It prohibits female teams from being open to male students, but allows male students to participate on coed or male teams. The bill also prohibits government entities, accrediting organizations, or athletic associations from taking adverse action against institutions for maintaining separate female teams. The bill provides a private right of action for students who are harmed by violations of these provisions, as well as for institutions that suffer harm from violations.

Education, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/bill-overview/bo1489.html