Bill > SF2294

This bill proposes significant restrictions on athletic participation and facility use for male students in educational institutions across Minnesota, from K-12 schools to postsecondary institutions. The bill defines "male" scientifically as a person with an XY chromosome pair and introduces criminal penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill prohibits male students from trying out for or participating in female-only athletic teams, with violations classified as a petty misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill mandates that communal facilities like restrooms, locker rooms, and dressing rooms be strictly designated as female-only or male-only, with criminal penalties for males using female-designated spaces. These restrictions apply to both K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions, including public schools, state colleges and universities, and private postsecondary institutions. The provisions are set to become effective on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. The bill aims to preserve what it considers fair athletic opportunities and maintain sex-specific privacy in educational settings, with a clear emphasis on biological sex determination.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2294&ssn=0&y=2025