Title 16 — Practice, Procedure, And Courts
99 chapters · 2,352 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-130-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Gender Integrity Reinforcement Legislation for Sports (GIRLS) Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-130-102 Legislative findings
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(1) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Like the United States Senate, the General Assembly recognizes that “athletic participation helps develop self-discipline . . . confidence, and leadership skills”, S. Res. 398, 115th Cong. (2018);(2) The same United States Senate resolution…
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-130-103 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Covered entity” means:(A) An elementary school, high school, secondary school, or postsecondary school that is located in Arkansas and receives state funds;(B) Any other school or institution that is located in Arkansas whose students or teams com…
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-130-104 Participation requirements
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(a) Any interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports that are sponsored by a covered entity shall be expressly designated for one (1) of the following groups based on sex:(1) Males, men, or boys;(2) Females, women, or girls; or(3) Coed or mixed. …
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-130-105 Civil cause of action
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(a) The Attorney General may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief and any other relief available under the law or in equity against:(1) A covered entity that knowingly violates this chapter; and(2) The directors, officers, agents, and employees of a covered entity that k…