Bill > HB76

This bill establishes the "Defining SEX Act" in Missouri, which provides strict legal definitions for biological sex-related terms. The act defines "female" as an individual with a reproductive system capable of producing, transporting, and utilizing eggs for fertilization, and "male" as an individual with a reproductive system capable of producing, transporting, and utilizing sperm for fertilization. The bill stipulates that "sex" refers strictly to biological sex as either male or female, and clarifies that "gender" when used alone should be considered synonymous with "sex" in existing state laws and guidelines. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that "gender identity" is not a substitute for "sex" or "gender", and that terms like "gender identity", "experienced gender", "gender expression", or "gender role" cannot be used interchangeably with biological sex. The legislation also includes a provision that individuals born with medically verifiable disorders or differences in sex development will be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This bill appears to be an effort to legally codify biological sex definitions and limit the interpretation of gender-related terminology in Missouri state law.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB76&year=2025&code=R