Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House Judiciary Committee backs bill allowing limited classification by biological sex
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-8 to recommend passage of HB 148, which allows — but does not require — institutions to classify individuals by biological sex in three specified circumstances; the measure drew sustained debate over definitions and potential consequences for transgender people.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-8 to recommend passage of House Bill 148, which would permit institutions to classify individuals by biological sex in narrowly defined situations.
The measure, moved by Representative Pedernell and seconded by Representative Alexander, would allow classification based on biological sex for: multiple-use bathrooms, athletic or sporting events where an advantage to biological males is recognized to exist, and facilities where an individual is committed involuntarily. The bill does not mandate classification; it authorizes institutions to do so if they determine it is necessary.
Proponents framed the bill as protecting…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
