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This bill, titled the "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism Act," seeks to establish a strict legal framework around biological sex definitions in Illinois. The bill defines sex as an immutable biological classification of male or female based on reproductive cell production at conception, and explicitly rejects the concept of gender identity as a legitimate basis for categorization. It requires all state agencies to use biological sex-based terminology in official documents, prohibit males from accessing female-designated spaces (such as prisons, shelters, and bathrooms), and remove any communications or policies that promote what the bill terms "gender ideology." The legislation mandates that state-issued identification documents reflect a person's biological sex, instructs state agencies to stop funding activities related to gender identity, and amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to remove "gender-related identity" from sexual orientation definitions. The bill's stated intent is to protect women's rights, safety, and dignity by maintaining clear biological distinctions between males and females, and it takes precedence over any conflicting state laws. Additionally, the bill repeals the Equitable Restrooms Act and requires state agencies to report on their implementation of these new guidelines within 120 days of the act's passage.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2078&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104