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HB 5352

AN ACT PROHIBITING STUDENTS WHO ARE BIOLOGICAL MALES FROM COMPETING ON FEMALE-ONLY ATHLETIC TEAMS AND USING FEMALE-ONLY LOCKER ROOMS AND FACILITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Ackert and 18 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill prohibits biologically male students from competing on female athletic teams and using female locker rooms, citing competitive fairness concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 5352

Legislative bill overview

HB 5352 would prohibit students who are biologically male from competing on female-only athletic teams and from using female-only locker rooms and facilities in Connecticut schools. The bill establishes a categorical exclusion based on biological sex rather than gender identity or other criteria.

Why is this important

This legislation directly addresses competitive fairness in youth athletics and facility access policies, which affects student athletes' participation opportunities and school resource allocation. The bill reflects ongoing national debate about inclusion policies in education and has potential implications for transgender and gender non-conforming students' school experiences.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: The bill uses "biological male" without specifying how schools would determine or document this status, creating implementation questions around medical records, testing, or other verification methods.
  • Transgender student rights: Opponents argue the bill discriminates against transgender girls and may violate existing anti-discrimination protections, while supporters contend it protects competitive equity and female student privacy.
  • Physiological nuance: The bill doesn't address whether hormone therapy duration, athletic advantage duration, or individual circumstances would be considered—applying a blanket rule to diverse situations.
  • Facility access beyond sports: Extending the restriction to locker rooms and facilities beyond competition raises privacy, safety, and dignity concerns for multiple student populations.

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

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