SF2294 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Male participation in female athletics restriction provision, male access to female changing facilities restriction provision, and criminal penalties provision

AI Generated Summary

The proposed Minnesota Senate Bill S.F. No. 2294 focuses on restricting participation in female athletics and access to female changing facilities based on a biological definition of sex. Key provisions include:

  1. Definition of "Male": The bill defines "male" as an individual with one X and one Y chromosome.

  2. Athletic Participation Restrictions:

    • Male students (as defined in the bill) are prohibited from trying out for or participating in female-only athletic teams at educational institutions or public services for students in 7th grade or above.
    • If a male student participates in a female-only team, they commit a petty misdemeanor.
    • Separate provisions allow co-ed participation for students 11 years old or younger (6th grade or below) unless a demonstrated need exists to provide single-sex teams.
  3. Team Equality Requirements:

    • When schools or public institutions provide separate teams for male and female students, they must ensure substantially equal budgets per participant and equal treatment in all respects except for combined practice sessions or other athletic activities.
    • Wrestling teams may be restricted to one sex without requiring past evidence of limited opportunities.
  4. Criminal Penalties: The bill imposes a petty misdemeanor penalty for male students who violate the participation restrictions.

In summary, this bill aims to define sex-based athletic eligibility, impose penalties for violations, and ensure equal resources for segregated sports teams where applicable.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added