Assembly Bill 102 mandates that all University of Wisconsin institutions and technical colleges designate their intercollegiate or club athletic teams based on the sex of the participants, specifically as either male or female. The bill defines "sex" as the sex determined by a physician at birth and reflected on the birth certificate. It prohibits male students from participating in teams designated for females and from using female-designated locker rooms. Additionally, the bill allows female students who are denied participation or face retaliation for reporting violations to seek legal recourse against the institutions.
The bill amends existing statutes, specifically 36.12 (1) and 38.23 (1), to include provisions that allow for these designations and prohibitions, while also creating new sections 36.25 (58) and 38.12 (15) that outline the requirements for athletic teams and the legal rights of affected students. The amendments clarify that no student may be discriminated against based on various factors, except as provided in the new sections regarding sex designation in sports. The act is set to take effect in the first semester or session following its enactment.
Statutes affected: Bill Text: 36.12(1), 36.12, 38.23(1), 38.23