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OH HB6

OH HB6
Enact the Save Women's Sports Act


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Introduced
02/15/2023
In Committee
05/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Bill Summary

To enact sections 3313.5319 and 3345.562 of the Revised Code to enact the Save Women's Sports Act to require schools, state institutions of higher education, and private colleges to designate separate single-sex teams and sports for each sex.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Save Women's Sports Act, would require schools, state institutions of higher education, and private colleges in Ohio to designate separate single-sex teams and sports for male and female participants. The bill prohibits individuals of the male sex from participating on athletic teams or in competitions designated only for female participants. It also provides for private causes of action for individuals who are deprived of athletic opportunities or suffer harm due to violations of the law, and prohibits state agencies or athletic associations from taking adverse action against schools for maintaining separate single-sex teams. The bill aims to preserve fairness and opportunities for female athletes in interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Senate Energy and Public Utilities of the 133rd GA; provide refunds (10:30:00 9/20/2023 Finance Hearing Room) (on 09/20/2023)

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