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Introduced
01/19/2024
01/19/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Classification by Biological Sex Act. Sets forth findings. Provides that any public school or school district and any State, local agency, department or office that collects vital statistics for the purpose of complying with antidiscrimination laws or for the purpose of gathering accurate public health, crime, economic, or other data shall classify each individual who is part of the collected data set as either male or female at birth. Amends the Statute on Statutes. Sets forth the meaning of the following terms as used in any statute or any rule or regulation: a person's sex; female and male; woman and girl; man and boy; and mother and father.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Classification by Biological Sex Act, sets forth findings and requires public schools, state and local agencies, and offices that collect vital statistics to classify individuals as either male or female at birth. It also amends the Statute on Statutes to define key terms related to biological sex, such as "female" and "male," and "woman/girl" and "man/boy," to be used in any statute or regulation. The bill aims to establish a legal framework for distinguishing between biological sexes in certain contexts, such as athletics, prisons, and public facilities, where the legislature believes there are legitimate reasons to do so.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4531&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 01/19/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB4531.htm | 01/19/2024 |
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