“There are ONLY TWO sexes, female and male”

… there are only two types of gametes

… sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing eggs (ova) or sperm

… is determined genetically at conception (fertilization)

… is observable before birth

… Having the biological function to produce eggs or sperm does not require that eggs or sperm are ever produced

… due to factors such as age, congenital disorders or other developmental conditions, injury, or medical conditions that cause infertility

… A person’s sex is unchangeable and determined by objective biology

… The use of hormones or surgical interventions do not change a person’s sex

… actions do not change the type of gamete that the person’s reproductive system has the biological function to produce

… Rare disorders of sexual development do not constitute a third sex

… these disorders do not lead to the production of a third gamete

… do not lead to the production of a third gamete

… Recognizing the immutable and biological nature of sex is essential to ensure the protection of women’s health, safety, private spaces, sports, and opportunities

… Accordingly, the Department promulgates the following definitions:

• Sex is a person’s immutable biological classification as either male or female
• Female is a person of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing eggs (ova)
• Male is a person of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing sperm
• Woman is an adult human female
• Girl is a minor human female
• Man is an adult human male
• Boy is a minor human male
• Mother is a female parent
• Father is a male parent