Senate Bill 116 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 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 to include these provisions, specifically modifying sections 36.12 and 38.23 to include exceptions for the new regulations, and creates new sections 36.25 (58) and 38.12 (15) that outline the requirements for designating athletic teams and the legal rights of affected students. The changes emphasize the importance of maintaining sex-based distinctions in sports and provide a framework for addressing grievances related to these designations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36.12(1), 36.12, 38.23(1), 38.23