Introduced

Passed Senate

Passed House

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 11, 2025

To Education (S)

Introduced February 6, 2025

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

SB116

AN ACT relating to sex-based classifications.

Short title: Kentucky Women's Bill of Rights

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to define "boy," "equal," "female," "girl," "male," "man," "sex," and "woman"; prohibit any state or local law, regulation, ordinance, or policy from treating males or females unfairly from similiarly situated members of the opposite sex, but permit separation of the sexes if in the interest of maintaining safety, privacy, and fairness; provide a non-exhaustive list of examples of areas in which public entities may distinguish between the sexes;…

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This bill would establish legal definitions for terms like "male," "female," "man," and "woman" in Kentucky law and set rules for how government entities treat men and women. It would prohibit state and local governments from treating people unfairly compared to similarly situated members of the opposite sex, while allowing separation of the sexes for reasons of safety, privacy, or fairness. It would also require public schools, state agencies, and local governments that collect vital…

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