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OH SB132

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kristina Roegner

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Prohibits schools and athletic organizations from allowing males to participate on teams designated exclusively for females.

  • Requires disputed sex determinations to be established by physician's statement based on reproductive anatomy, testosterone levels, or genetic makeup.

  • Applies same requirements to state institutions of higher education and private colleges that are members of NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Workforce and Higher Education3/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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