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HB4027Introduced in the House

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM

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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?

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What do people think?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

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