Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

HB 113 requires schools and colleges to restrict student athletic participation to the sex listed on a student’s birth certificate (or another government record if the birth certificate is unavailable), based on biological sex at birth. It directly affects transgender students seeking to compete in sports aligned with their gender identity, as well as schools that must comply with this rule to receive state funding. The law prohibits schools from allowing students to compete in sports designated for the opposite sex, except when no equivalent athletic opportunity exists for their assigned sex. Violations result in loss of state funding, and affected students or parents may seek legal remedies for denied opportunities. The bill expires on August 28, 2027.