Recreation: athletics and sports; determining classification of athletic events based on the biological sex of the participant assigned at birth; allow. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. l.
This constitutional amendment (HJR L) would require Michigan public schools, colleges, and state-funded athletic programs to determine eligibility for sports based solely on biological sex assigned at birth, not gender identity. It prohibits using medical procedures to alter sex characteristics or considering gender identity for athletic participation. The amendment allows individuals to sue in Michigan circuit court to enforce this rule, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to attorney fees. It directly affects all state-operated or funded athletic events and participants in Michigan. The bill does not address other aspects of sports participation or non-athletic programs.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 13, 2025
Last action Aug 14, 2025
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Aug 13, 2025
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Aug 13, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Jason Woolford
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