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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2023
06/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would categorize women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports. A team would be categorized as males, men, or boys; females, women, or girls; or coed or mixed. If there is a dispute, a student would establish sex by presenting a signed physician's statement that shall indicate the student's sex. Additionally, this act would create a cause of action for any student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or subject to retaliation as a result of violations of this chapter. This act would take effect January 1, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Fairness In Women's Sports Act," would categorize athletic teams in schools and colleges based on the biological sex of the participants, with teams designated as male, female, or coed/mixed. It would prohibit biological males from participating on female sports teams, and allow students to establish their sex by providing a physician's statement. The bill would also create a private cause of action for any student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or faces retaliation due to violations of the law, and would protect educational institutions from adverse actions for maintaining separate teams. The bill is intended to address the inherent physiological advantages that biological males have over females in many sports, and to promote equality and opportunities for female athletes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 02/16/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0391.pdf |
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