HF 1233

1st Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 03/12/2025 12:32pm

A bill for an act
relating to human rights; creating an exemption for women's athletics in the Human
Rights Act; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 363A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [363A.265] EXEMPTION FOR WOMEN'S ATHLETICS.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, it is not unlawful or
discriminatory for any entity, including but not limited to a not-for-profit entity; business
as defined in section 363A.03, subdivision 4; organization; educational institution as defined
in section 363A.03, subdivision 14; postsecondary state colleges and universities; nonpublic
schools; religious organization or denominational educational institution; or youth sports
organization, to limit participation in athletic teams and sports competitions to the female
sex, where such teams have been designated for only women and girls.
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new text begin (b) For purpose of this section,"female sex" means a female as biologically determined
by genetics and defined with respect to an individual's reproductive system. A female is
defined as an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a congenital
anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption, the reproductive system that at some
point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization. A woman is an adult human
female. A girl is a minor human female.
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new text begin (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a female athletic team from
permitting males to train or practice with an athletic program or activity that is designed
for women or girls so long as females are not deprived of any opportunity, including but
not limited to a roster spot on the team whether in competition or in practice.
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new text begin (d) No governmental agency, licensing, or accrediting organization, or athletic association
or organization, shall entertain a complaint, open an investigation, or take any adverse action
against an entity referenced in paragraph (a) adopting a policy or rules for athletic
competitions.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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