Compare LA HB 542 (2021) and LA SB 172 (2020)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- LA HB 542 (2021) · Louisiana · 2021 · Failed
- LA SB 172 (2020) · Louisiana · 2020 · Failed
512 shared 8-word phrases found in the introduced text of these two bills.
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| LA HB 542 (2021) | LA SB 172 (2020) |
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| AN ACT 2 To enact Chapter 7-A of Title 4 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised 3 of R.S. 4:441 through 446, relative to | AN ACT 2 To enact Chapter 7-A of Title 4 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised 3 of R.S. 4:441 through 446, relative to |
| interscholastic, or intramural athletic teams according to 5 the biological sex of the | interscholastic or intramural athletic teams 5 according to the biological sex of the |
| designated for females 6 are not open to participation by biological males; to provide | designated for females are not open to participation by biological males; to provide |
| to provide for causes of action; to provide 8 for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for remedies; and to 9 provide for related matters. 10 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: 11 Section 1. Chapter 7-A of Title 4 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be 12 comprised of R.S. 4:441 through 446, is hereby enacted to read as follows: 13 CHAPTER 7-A. FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT 14 §441. Short title 15 This Chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the | to provide for causes of action; to provide for legislative findings; to 9 provide for definitions; to provide for remedies; and to provide for related matters. 10 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: 11 Section 1. Chapter 7-A of Title 4 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be 12 comprised of R.S. 4:441 through 446, is hereby enacted to read as follows: 13 CHAPTER 7-A. SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT 14 §441. Short title 15 This Chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the |
| Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681 et 2 seq., was designed to ensure that women are free from discrimination on the basis 3 of sex in both education and athletics so that women would be afforded the 4 opportunity to compete for athletic scholarships and to potentially launch their own 5 athletic careers after they have completed their education | Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681 3 et seq., was designed to ensure that women are free from discrimination on the 4 basis of sex in both education and athletics so that women would be afforded the 5 opportunity to compete for athletic scholarships and to potentially launch their 6 own athletic careers after they have completed their education |
| careers after they have completed their education. 6 (2) The | careers after they have completed their education. (2) The |
| between men and women", and that these differences 8 "remain cause for celebration, but not for denigration of the members of either sex 9 or for artificial constraints on an individual's opportunity | between men and women and that these differences remain cause for celebration, but not for denigration of the members of either sex or for artificial constraints on an individual's opportunity |
| Inherent differences between men and women range from chromosomal 12 and hormonal differences to physiological differences resulting in men generally 13 having denser and stronger bones, tendons, and ligaments, larger hearts, greater lung 14 volume per body mass, a higher red blood cell count, and higher hemoglobin as well 15 as higher natural levels of testosterone, which affects traits such as hemoglobin 16 levels, body fat content, the storage and use of carbohydrates, and the development 17 of Type II muscle fibers, all of which result in men being able to generate higher 18 speed and power during physical activity. 19 (4) The biological differences between females and males, especially… | Inherent differences between men and women range from chromosomal and hormonal differences to physiological differences resulting in men generally having denser and stronger bones, tendons, and ligaments, larger hearts, greater lung volume per body mass, a higher red blood cell count, and higher hemoglobin as well as higher natural levels of testosterone, which affects traits such as hemoglobin levels, body fat content, the storage and use of carbohydrates, and the development of Type II muscle fibers, all of which result in men being able to generate higher speed and power during physical activity. (4) The biological differences between females and males, especially as it relates to natura… |
| allow for the "full 5 development of the talent and capacities of our Nation's people", is in the area of 6 sports and athletics. 7 (7) A recent study of female and male Olympic performances found that, 8 although athletes from both sexes improved over the time span, the "gender gap" 9 between female and male performances remained stable. These studies suggest that 10 women's performances at the high level will never match those of men. The 11 evidence is unequivocal that starting in puberty, in every sport except sailing, 12 shooting, and riding, there will always be significant numbers of boys and men who 13 would prevail over the best girls and women in head-to-head competition. Claims 1… | allow for the full development of the talent and capacities of our nation's people is in the context of sports and athletics. (7) A recent study of female and male Olympic performances found that, although athletes from both sexes improved over the time span, the gender gap between female and male performances remained stable. These studies suggest that women's performances at the high level will never match those of men. The evidence is unequivocal that starting in puberty, in every sport except sailing, shooting, and riding, there will always be significant numbers of boys and men who would prevail over the best girls and women in head-to-head competition. Claims to the contrary are simpl… |
| the benefits that natural 16 testosterone provides to male athletes is not diminished through the use of | The benefits that natural testosterone provides to male athletes is not diminished through the use of |
| A recent study on the impact of such treatments found that 18 even after twelve months of | A recent study on the impact of such treatments found that even after twelve months of |
| Having separate sex-specific teams furthers efforts to promote sex 23 equality. Sex-specific teams accomplish this by providing opportunities for female 24 athletes to demonstrate their skill, strength, and athletic abilities while also providing 25 them with opportunities to obtain recognition, accolades, scholarships, better 26 physical and mental health, and the numerous other long-term benefits that flow 27 from success in athletic endeavors | Having separate sex-specific teams furthers efforts to promote sex equality. Sex-specific teams accomplish this by providing opportunities for female athletes to demonstrate their skill, strength, and athletic abilities while also providing them with opportunities to obtain recognition, accolades, scholarships, better physical and mental health, and the numerous other long-term benefits that flow from success in athletic endeavors |