Bill > HB0032

This bill establishes legal definitions and standards related to biological sex in Wyoming, specifically defining sex as determined at birth and creating precise definitions for terms like "female," "male," "woman," "girl," "mother," and "father" based on reproductive system characteristics. The bill stipulates that separate accommodations for males and females are not inherently unequal and that laws distinguishing between sexes are subject to intermediate constitutional scrutiny, which allows distinctions when substantially related to important governmental objectives. It mandates that public entities collecting data must identify individuals as male or female according to their sex at birth, and provides protections for individuals with medically recognized differences in sex development. The bill specifically addresses contexts like athletics, prisons, domestic violence shelters, locker rooms, and restrooms, asserting that sex-based distinctions in these spaces are permissible to protect health, safety, and privacy. The legislation aims to create clear legal standards for sex-based classifications and ensure that biological sex remains a fundamental consideration in various legal and administrative contexts.