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AZ SB1637
Bill
Status
6/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
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All interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural and club athletic teams sponsored by Arizona educational institutions must be designated as males/men/boys, females/women/girls, or coed based on biological sex.
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Female-designated athletic teams cannot be open to students of the male sex.
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Students may establish their biological sex through a physician's statement examining reproductive anatomy, testosterone levels, and genetic makeup, with exceptions for those with medically verifiable genetic disorders of sex development.
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Creates private causes of action for students deprived of athletic opportunities, students subjected to retaliation for reporting violations, and educational institutions harmed by violations, with a 2-year statute of limitations and attorney fees available to prevailing parties.
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Prohibits governmental entities, licensing organizations, and athletic associations from investigating or taking adverse action against educational institutions for maintaining separate female athletic teams.
Legislative Description
Biological sex; interscholastic athletics
Emergency Clause
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
6/30/2021