The proposed bill, known as the Protection of Women's Sports Act, mandates that all school sports teams be explicitly categorized as male, female, or coeducational based on the biological sex of the participants at birth. It prohibits biologically male students from participating in female-designated sports or using female locker room facilities. The bill specifies that any athletic event designated for females is exclusively for students of the female sex, while male-designated events are open to students of either sex. Additionally, the bill does not apply to grades K-5 or to intramural or club sports.
Furthermore, the bill establishes a cause of action for athletes who suffer harm due to violations of these provisions, allowing them to seek injunctive relief and other equitable remedies against the responsible school or organization. It also protects athletes from retaliation for reporting violations, granting them similar legal recourse. The bill includes a provision stating that no governmental entity or educational institution will be liable for compliance with these regulations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.