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PA HB216

PA HB216
Providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harms suffered by designation.


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Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harms suffered by designation.

AI Summary

This bill, the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, provides for sports activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated as male, female, or coed. It creates causes of action for harms suffered by individuals due to such designations, allows schools to bring actions for violations of the law, and defines key terms such as "public institution of higher education" and "sex." The bill aims to ensure fairness in women's sports by prohibiting male students from participating on female athletic teams and providing legal recourse for violations of the law.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 03/08/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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