The resolution H.C.R. 2003, titled the "Protect Girls' Sports in Arizona Act," mandates that starting January 1, 2027, all athletic associations sponsoring interscholastic or intramural sports must designate each sport based on the biological sex of the participating athletes. It prohibits schools and athletic associations from allowing individuals to use restrooms, locker rooms, or other private spaces that do not correspond to their designated sex. The resolution aims to ensure that athletic teams for females are not open to male athletes, while still allowing any student to participate in teams designated for males or coeducational teams.

Additionally, the resolution provides legal protections for schools maintaining separate teams based on sex, preventing adverse actions from government entities or athletic organizations against them. It grants athletes the right to pursue legal action if they are denied opportunities or face retaliation for reporting violations of these provisions. The resolution will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election, and if passed, it will take effect upon the Governor's proclamation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.02
House Engrossed Version: 15-120.02
Transmitted to Secretary of State: 15-120.02