An Act recognizing two sexes, male and female; and providing for duties and prohibitions.
SB 213, the "Two Gender Protection Act," requires Pennsylvania state agencies to recognize only two biological sexes - male and female - as immutable categories in all official policies, documents, and operations. It mandates that state-issued identification and personnel records reflect biological sex (not gender identity), prohibits state funding for initiatives promoting "gender identity," and requires single-sex facilities (like prisons, shelters, and bathrooms) to be designated based on biological sex. The bill also directs agencies to remove language or policies referencing "gender" instead of "sex" and to end federal funding for programs supporting gender identity concepts. This bill directly affects state agencies, contractors, schools, and facilities receiving state funds, with implementation required within 120 days of enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to State Government
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Judy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Scott Hutchinson
RRepublican
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