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OH SB132
Bill
Status
3/16/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kristina Roegner
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AI Summary
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Requires Ohio schools participating in interscholastic athletics to designate separate teams based on sex: female teams in female divisions, male teams in male divisions, and co-ed teams where applicable.
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Prohibits schools and athletic organizations from allowing males to participate on teams designated exclusively for females.
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Requires disputed sex determinations to be established by physician's statement based on reproductive anatomy, testosterone levels, or genetic makeup.
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Applies same requirements to state institutions of higher education and private colleges that are members of NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA.
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Creates private causes of action for athletes harmed by violations, allowing recovery of damages including psychological/emotional/physical harm, attorney's fees, and costs; establishes two-year statute of limitations for civil claims.
Legislative Description
Enact Save Women's Sports Act
Education
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Workforce and Higher Education
3/17/2021