Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
HB 2565 requires schools and colleges to restrict athletic competition to students competing in the category matching their biological sex as recorded on their official birth certificate (or another government record if the birth certificate is unavailable). It directly affects K-12 and postsecondary students, schools, and athletic programs by prohibiting participation in sports designated for the opposite biological sex, except when no comparable competition exists for the student's sex. The bill includes penalties for non-compliance (loss of state aid) and allows affected students or parents to seek legal remedies. It expires on August 28, 2027, and defines "sex" based on reproductive biology and genome at birth.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 22, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 22, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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