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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2023
03/18/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO SPORTS; ENACTING THE WOMEN'S SPORTS PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATIONS OF ATHLETIC TEAMS BASED ON BIOLOGICAL SEX; REQUIRING SCHOOLS TO PROHIBIT BIOLOGICAL MALE PARTICIPATION ON FEMALE ATHLETIC TEAMS; REQUIRING SCHOOLS TO PROHIBIT BIOLOGICAL MALE PRESENCE IN FEMALE RESTROOMS AND LOCKER ROOMS; PROHIBITING ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST SCHOOLS COMPLYING WITH THE WOMEN'S SPORTS PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CIVIL CAUSES OF ACTION.
AI Summary
This bill, the Women's Sports Protection Act, requires schools to designate athletic teams based on biological sex, prohibiting biological males from participating on female athletic teams or being present in female restrooms and locker rooms. It also protects schools from adverse action for complying with these provisions and provides for civil causes of action for students or schools that are harmed as a result of a violation of the Act. The key terms are "biological sex" and "school," which is defined to include public and private primary and secondary schools, as well as institutions of higher education.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJC (on 02/16/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=492&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/house/HB0492.pdf |
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