HF12

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to regulate participation in female sports teams at elementary and secondary school levels in Minnesota. It aims to ensure that only students who are biologically female can participate in athletic teams designated for girls or women.

Main Provisions

• Exclusive Participation: The bill stipulates that only students identified as female can join sports teams meant for girls or women at the elementary and secondary school levels.

• Verification Process: It requires a student whose sex is disputed to provide a signed statement from a physician confirming their sex. This statement must be based on three criteria:

  1. The student’s internal and external reproductive anatomy.
  2. The student’s naturally occurring testosterone levels.
  3. Chromosome analysis.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 121A.04, reinforcing that sports teams designated for females are restricted to students who are biologically female based on specific medical criteria. This amendment codifies a more explicit verification process to address disputes regarding a student's sex.

Relevant Terms

female sports teams, participation restriction, sex verification, reproductive anatomy, testosterone levels, chromosome analysis, biological sex, elementary and secondary school sports.