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HB 5336

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF A PARENTS' RIGHT TO RAISE THEIR CHILDREN CONSISTENT WITH THEIR CHILDREN'S BIOLOGICAL SEX AND THE PROMOTION OF FAIRNESS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC COMPETITION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Anderson and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill protecting parental authority over children's biological sex identity and restricting transgender student athletes in interscholastic sports competition.

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Bill Summary · HB 5336

Legislative bill overview

HB 5336 seeks to establish protections for parental rights regarding children's biological sex and aims to regulate transgender athlete participation in interscholastic sports. The bill references both parental authority in child-rearing decisions and fairness standards in athletic competition, though specific regulatory mechanisms are not detailed in the title alone.

Why is this important

This legislation would directly affect school policies, family medical decisions, and athletic eligibility standards for Connecticut students. The bill touches on competing values: parental authority, student autonomy, athletic fairness, and nondiscrimination protections—issues currently generating significant legal and policy debate nationwide.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "parental rights": Unclear whether the bill restricts school personnel from discussing gender identity with students or limits access to gender-affirming medical care, which raises questions about student privacy and medical autonomy
  • Athletic eligibility standards: Transgender athlete participation policies involve contested scientific claims about physical advantages; solutions range from sex-based categories to hormone-level requirements, each with different inclusion/fairness tradeoffs
  • Constitutional and civil rights conflicts: Potential clash with Title IX protections, state nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ individuals, and federal constitutional protections, likely triggering litigation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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