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, defined as the sex determined by a physician at birth and reflected on the birth certificate. The bill prohibits male students from participating in teams designated for females and from using female-designated locker rooms. Additionally, it allows female students who are denied participation or face retaliation for reporting violations to seek legal recourse against the institutions or athletic organizations involved.

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 aim to ensure that athletic participation aligns with the biological sex of the participants, while also providing a framework for accountability and legal action in cases of discrimination or retaliation.

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