Bill > HCR2003

This resolution establishes rules for interscholastic and intramural athletics in Arizona, requiring schools and athletic associations to designate athletic teams based on biological sex, with teams specifically labeled as "males/men/boys", "females/women/girls", or "coeducational/mixed" beginning January 1, 2027. The legislation mandates that teams designated for females cannot include athletes of the male sex, provides athletes with the right to participate in teams aligned with their biological sex (defined as the sex recorded on their original birth certificate), and introduces new provisions regarding facility usage, stipulating that individuals must use restrooms, locker rooms, and other private spaces corresponding to their biological sex. The resolution also creates legal mechanisms for athletes to file private causes of action if they are deprived of athletic opportunities or experience retaliation, with potential remedies including injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees. Additionally, the resolution protects schools and athletic associations from adverse actions by government entities or athletic organizations for maintaining sex-specific athletic teams, and includes a severability clause ensuring that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remainder can still be implemented. The act is formally titled the "Protect Girls' Sports in Arizona Act" and appears designed to prevent transgender athletes from competing on teams that do not align with their sex assigned at birth.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83656