Definitions; define certain terms including "male" and "female."
An Act To State Legislative Findings Regarding Men And Women Concerning Their Status As Legally Equal But Possessing Unique And Immutable Biological Differences That Manifest Prior To Birth And Increase As They Age And Experience Puberty; To Create New Section 1-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms Of "woman," "man," "girl," "boy," "mother," "father," "male," "female" And "sex" When The Terms Are Used In Any Statute In Order To Prevent Unjust Discrimination, Maintain Safety, Protect Privacy, And Ensure Fairness; To Provide For Severability Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.
Selected quotes
The term "female," when used in any statute in reference to a natural person, means an individual who has, had, will have through the course of normal development, or would have (but for a developmental anomaly, genetic anomaly, or accident) the reproductive system that at some point produces ova. [...] The term "male," when used in any statute in reference to a natural person, means an individual who has, had, will have through the course of normal development, or would have but for a developmental anomaly, genetic anomaly, or accident the reproductive system that at some point produces sperm.
The term "sex," when used in any statute in reference to a person's sex, means his or her biological sex (either male or female) as observed or clinically verified at birth. "Sex" does not include "gender identity" or any other terms intended to convey a person's subjective sense of self. "Gender identity" and other such subjective terms may not be used as synonyms or substitutes for "sex."
Legislative Session
2024 Regular Session
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Died In Committee |
| 2024-02-19 | Referred To Judiciary, Division A |