Bill
HB 6453
HB 6453 would ban biological males from competing on female athletic teams and from using female-only locker rooms and facilities in schools.
Overview
- Bill Number: HB 6453
- Title: AN ACT PROHIBITING STUDENTS WHO ARE BIOLOGICAL MALES FROM COMPETING ON FEMALE-ONLY ATHLETIC TEAMS AND USING FEMALE-ONLY LOCKER ROOMS AND FACILITIES
- Purpose: To prohibit students identified as biological males from participating on female-only athletic teams and from using female-only locker rooms and facilities within the jurisdiction of the bill.
- Status: Introduced and REFERRed to the Joint Committee on Education (as of 2025-01-24)
- Introduced: January 24, 2025
Key Provisions (as described by the bill title and summary)
- Participation in athletics:
- Prohibits students who are biological males from competing on female-only athletic teams.
- Access to facilities:
- Prohibits students who are biological males from using female-only locker rooms and facilities.
- Scope of application:
- The provisions apply to school athletic programs and related facilities. (Note: the text provided does not include definitions or scope beyond “school” and related facilities.)
- Definitions and exceptions:
- The material available does not include specific definitions of terms (e.g., “biological male,” “female-only,” or any exemptions). Readers should consult the full bill text for precise definitions and any potential carve-outs or processes.
Affected Parties
- Students identified as biological males within the applicable school systems or districts.
- Female-only athletic teams and female-only locker rooms and facilities operated by schools.
- School athletic departments, administrators, and policy-setting bodies responsible for eligibility and facility access.
- Potential implications for transgender students and school diversity/equity policies (not specified in the text but commonly discussed in related policy debates).
Procedural and Timeline Considerations
- Current status indicates the bill has been introduced and referred to the Joint Committee on Education.
- No further actions (e.g., committee hearings, amendments, floor votes) are indicated in the provided information.
- If advanced, typical next steps would include committee consideration, potential amendments, and then floor action in the respective legislative chamber.
Notes for readers
- The summary reflects only the information provided. Full understanding requires reviewing HB 6453’s complete text, including definitions, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, exemptions, and any fiscal impact statements.
- The bill’s impact could involve policy, legal, and classroom dynamics, particularly around student participation and facilities access.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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