HC 33 Mississippi House · 2024 Regular Session

Women's Rights; reaffirm regarding biological differences and protections for women.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that reaffirms the existence of biological differences between men and women and clarifies legal definitions of sex in Mississippi. It states that sex is determined by biological characteristics present at birth and defines terms like "woman," "man," "mother," and "father" based on these biological traits. The resolution emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between sexes in areas such as athletics, prisons, and restrooms to ensure safety and privacy. Additionally, it asserts that laws distinguishing between sexes are constitutionally permissible if they serve an important government objective. Finally, it instructs state agencies to collect data based on an individual's biological sex at birth when complying with federal reporting requirements.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2024 Last action May 14, 2024
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