Bill > HB233

This bill, titled the "Protection of Women's Sports Act," aims to ensure equal athletic opportunities for males and females by requiring public educational institutions and athletic clubs to designate athletic teams, sports, competitions, and events as either for males, females, or coeducational. It explicitly prohibits males from competing on teams designated for females, with the exception that males may participate as practice players on female teams if they do not take a roster spot, scholarship, or opportunity away from a female athlete. The bill defines "sex" as biological sex designated at birth and allows for the use of a birth certificate to establish eligibility. Furthermore, it prevents governmental entities from taking adverse action against institutions that comply with the act and provides individuals and entities with the right to sue for damages and injunctive relief if they are harmed by a violation of the act or face retaliation for reporting a violation.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=233&year=26