HB4027Introduced in the House
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM
Introduced by Tom Weber, District 64
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Provides that a public school or public postsecondary educational institution that offers, operates, or sponsors interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics shall provide equal athletic opportunities for members of both sexes. Provides that a school may operate or sponsor single-sex teams if the selection for such teams is based upon competitive skill or the activity involved is a contact sport. Provides that a school that participates in competitions or athletic events with or against other schools shall designate each team, competition, or athletic event as (i) for males, men, or boys; (ii) for females, women, or girls; or (iii) coeducational or mixed. Provides that a school or athletic association that is participating in a competition or an athletic event with or against another school that operates, sponsors, or permits athletic events or competitions may not allow any male to compete for, against, or with a team designated for females, women, or girls. Provides that a school or athletic association that operates, sponsors, or permits athletic events or competitions may not allow certain actions. Provides that a governmental entity, licensing or accrediting organization, athletic association, or school may not consider a complaint, open an investigation, or take adverse action against a school for complying with the amendatory provisions. Provides for private causes of action. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
May 5, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
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