Establishes the "Defining SEX Act"
HB 76 defines "female," "male," and "sex" based on biological reproductive systems (e.g., egg/sperm production) in state law. It mandates that "gender" must be interpreted as biological sex in existing state laws, rules, or guidelines - not as gender identity, expression, or role. This affects how state agencies, courts, and programs apply current laws related to sex, gender, and discrimination. The bill also clarifies that people with disorders of sex development retain ADA protections under federal law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cathy Loy
RRepublican
Co
Brian Seitz
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Ray Gragg
RRepublican
Co
Matthew Overcast
RRepublican
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