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OH HB6
Bill
Status
2/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jena Powell
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AI Summary
H.B. No. 6 - Save Women's Sports Act
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Requires 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 knowingly allowing individuals of the male sex to participate on teams designated exclusively for female participants.
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Applies the same sex-based team designation requirements to state institutions of higher education and private colleges that are members of NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA.
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Prevents state agencies and accrediting organizations from processing complaints, investigations, or taking adverse action against schools or colleges for maintaining separate single-sex athletic teams.
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Creates private causes of action for participants harmed by violations, allowing recovery of damages including psychological and emotional harm, attorney's fees, and costs; civil actions must be initiated within two years of the violation.
Legislative Description
Enact the Save Women's Sports Act
Education
Last Action
Reported: Higher Education
5/10/2023