Compare MO HB 2309 (2024) and MO HB 76 (2025)

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MO HB 2309 (2024)MO HB 76 (2025)
H.01I DANA RADEMAN MILLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 213, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the biological definition of male and female. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: Section A. Chapter 213, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 213.014, to read as follows: 213.014. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the 2 "Defining SEX Act". 3 2. The following terms shall meanH.01I DANA RADEMAN MILLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 213, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the biological definition of male and female. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: Section A. Chapter 213, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 213.014, to read as follows: 213.014. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the 2 "Defining SEX Act". 3 2. The following terms shall mean
Female", an individual who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a 7 developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at 8 some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilizationFemale", an individual who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a 5 developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at 6 some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization
Male", an individual who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a 11 developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at 12 some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilizationMale", an individual who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a 8 developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at 9 some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization
Sex", an individual's biological sex, either male or femaleSex", an individual's biological sex, either male or female
EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed languageEXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language
considered a synonym or shorthand expression for "gender identity (an internal sense of 25 gender)", "experienced gender", "gender expression", or "gender role". 26 5. "Gender identity", if used in state law, administrative rules, or guidelines, 27 shall not be considered a synonym or substitute for "sex" or "gender". 28 6. An individual born with a medically verifiable diagnosis of a disorder or 29 difference in sex development shall enjoy the relevant legal protections and 30 accommodations afforded under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. ✔ HBconsidered a synonym or shorthand expression for "gender identity (an internal sense of 19 gender)", "experienced gender", "gender expression", or "gender role". 20 5. "Gender identity", if used in state law, administrative rules, or guidelines, 21 shall not be considered a synonym or substitute for "sex" or "gender". 22 6. An individual born with a medically verifiable diagnosis of a disorder or 23 difference in sex development shall enjoy the relevant legal protections and 24 accommodations afforded under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. ✔ HB