The bill aims to preserve girls' sports in Minnesota by amending existing statutes to establish clear guidelines regarding the participation of athletes based on their biological sex at birth. Specifically, it introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.04, which mandates that school-sponsored athletic teams be categorized as male, female, or coeducational. Furthermore, it stipulates that teams designated for females must only include participants who are biological females at birth, thereby reinforcing the separation of sports based on biological sex.

Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 128C.02, by adding a subdivision that requires sports leagues to adopt rules and policies that align with the new guidelines established in section 121A.04. This legislative change is intended to ensure that the integrity of girls' sports is maintained and that participation is limited to those who meet the biological criteria set forth in the bill. The provisions of this act will take effect the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.04, 128C.02