The bill amends student eligibility requirements for participation in interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic activities in Wyoming, specifically addressing the designation of athletic activities based on sex. It introduces new definitions, including "athletic activity," "female," "male," and "institution of higher education," which encompasses the University of Wyoming and community colleges. The bill prohibits male students from competing in athletic activities designated for female students and establishes that schools must maintain separate athletic activities for each sex. Additionally, it allows for private causes of action for students or schools harmed by false accusations related to violations of this chapter.

The legislation also repeals alternate procedures for determining student eligibility and includes provisions that protect schools from adverse actions by government entities or athletic associations for maintaining separate athletic activities for females. Schools are prohibited from participating in female-designated athletic activities with teams that include male students. The bill mandates that the University of Wyoming and community colleges implement these changes by July 1, 2025, while certain sections of the act will 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