The bill amends student eligibility requirements for participation in interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic activities in Wyoming. It introduces new definitions, including "athletic activity," "female," "male," and "individual sport," while also specifying that the University of Wyoming and community colleges must adhere to these updated eligibility standards. Notably, the bill prohibits male students from competing in athletic activities designated for female students and establishes that schools must designate each athletic activity based on sex. Additionally, it allows for private causes of action for students or schools harmed by false accusations related to violations of these provisions.

The legislation also repeals alternate procedures for determining student eligibility and includes provisions to protect schools and students from retaliation for maintaining separate athletic activities based on sex. Schools are prohibited from participating in female-designated athletic activities with male students, and specific guidelines are set for individual sports. The bill mandates that the University of Wyoming and community colleges implement these changes by July 1, 2025, with the act itself becoming effective on the same date, except for certain sections that take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-25-101, 21-25-102, 16-4-405, 21-25-201, 21-25-204
Engrossed: 21-25-101, 21-25-102, 16-4-405, 21-25-201, 21-25-204