Compare RI S 638 (2021) and WV HB 2917 (2021)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- RI S 638 (2021) · Rhode Island · 2021 · Failed
- WV HB 2917 (2021) · West Virginia · 2021 · Failed
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| RI S 638 (2021) | WV HB 2917 (2021) |
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| The legislature finds that there are "inherent differences between men and women," and 8 that these differences "remain cause for celebration, but not for denigration of the members of either 9 sex or for artificial constraints on an | The legislature finds that there are “inherent differences 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 |
| These "inherent differences" range from chromosomal and hormonal differences to 12 physiological differences; 13 (c) Men generally have "denser, stronger bones, tendons, and ligaments" and "larger hearts, 14 greater lung volume per body mass, a higher red blood cell count, and higher hemoglobin," Neel 15 Burton, The Battle of the Sexes, Psychology Today (July 2, 2012); 16 (d) Men also have higher natural levels of testosterone, which affects traits such as 17 hemoglobin levels, body fat content, the storage and use of carbohydrates, and the development of 18 type 2 muscle fibers, all of which result in men being able to generate higher speed and power 19 LC001969 - Page 2 of 5 during physic… | These “inherent differences” range from chromosomal and hormonal differences to physiological differences; (4) Men generally have “denser, stronger bones, tendons, and ligaments” and “larger hearts, greater lung volume per body mass, a higher red blood cell count, and higher hemoglobin,” Neel Burton, The Battle of the Sexes, Psychology Today (July 2, 2012); (5) Men also have 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 2 muscle fibers, all of which result in men being able to generate higher speed and power during physical activity, Doriane Lambelet Coleman, Sex in S… |
| The benefits that natural testosterone provides to male athletes is not diminished 3 through the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. A recent study on the impact of such 4 treatments found that even "after twelve (12) months of hormonal therapy," a man who identifies 5 as a woman and is taking cross-sex hormones "had an absolute advantage" over female athletes and 6 "will still likely have performance benefits" over women, Tommy Lundberg et al., "Muscle 7 strength, size and composition following twelve (12) months of gender-affirming treatment in 8 transgender individuals: retained advantage for the transwomen," Karolinksa | The benefits that natural testosterone provides to male athletes is not diminished through the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. A recent study on the impact of such treatments found that even “after 12 months of hormonal therapy,” a man who identifies as a woman and is taking cross-sex hormones “had an absolute advantage” over female athletes and “will still likely have performance benefits” over women, Tommy Lundberg et al., “Muscle strength, size and composition following months of gender-affirming treatment in transgender individuals: retained advantage for the transwomen,” Karolinksa |
| Having separate sex-specific teams furthers efforts to promote sex equality. Sex-specific 11 teams accomplish this by providing opportunities for female athletes to demonstrate their skill, 12 strength, and athletic abilities while also providing them with opportunities to obtain recognition 13 and accolades, college scholarships, and the numerous other long-term benefits that flow from 14 success in athletic endeavors. 15 12-110-3. Designation of athletic teams. 16 Interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports that are 17 sponsored by a public school or any | 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 and accolades, college scholarships, and the numerous other long-term benefits that flow from success in athletic endeavors. (b) Designation of Athletic Teams. -- (1) Interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports that are sponsored by a public school or any |
| activities association or a public 18 institution of higher education or any higher education institution that is a member of the national 19 collegiate athletic association (NCAA), national association of intercollegiate athletics (NAIA), or 20 national junior college athletic association (NJCAA) shall be expressly designated as one of the 21 following based on biological | activities association or a public institution of higher education or any higher education institution that is a member of the national collegiate athletic association (NCAA), national association of intercollegiate athletics (NAIA), or national junior college athletic association (NJCAA) shall be expressly designated as one of the following based on biological |
| Athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls shall not be open to 26 students of the male sex. 27 (ii) If disputed, a student may establish sex by presenting a signed | Athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls shall not be open to students of the male sex. (3) If disputed, a student may establish sex by presenting a signed |
| Protection for educational institutions. 33 A government entity, any licensing or accrediting organization, or any athletic association 34 LC001969 - Page 4 of 5 or organization shall not entertain a complaint, open an investigation, or take any other adverse 1 action against a school or an institution of higher education for maintaining separate interscholastic, 2 intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports for students of the female sex | Protection for Educational Institutions. -- A government entity, any licensing or accrediting organization, or any athletic association or organization shall not entertain a complaint, open an investigation, or take any other adverse action against a school or an institution of higher education for maintaining separate interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports for students of the female sex |
| Any student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or suffers any direct or indirect 5 harm as a result of a violation of this chapter shall have a private cause of action for injunctive 6 relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school or institution of higher 7 education. 8 (b) Any student who is subject to retaliation or other adverse action by a school, institution 9 of higher education, or athletic association or organization as a result of reporting a violation of this 10 chapter to an employee or representative of the school, institution, or athletic association or 11 organization, or to any state or federal agency with oversight of schools or institu… | Any student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of this chapter shall have a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school or institution of higher education. (2) Any student who is subject to retaliation or other adverse action by a school, institution of higher education, or athletic association or organization as a result of reporting a violation of this chapter to an employee or representative of the school, institution, or athletic association or organization, or to any state or federal agency with oversight of schools or institutions of higher… |