SB 1429 Summary

• Requires Hawaii Department of Education to designate separate sex-specific athletic teams based on biological sex for interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, and club sports in public schools and institutions.

• Prohibits athletic teams designated for females, women, or girls from being open to students of male biological sex.

• Establishes that biological sex disputes are resolved by requiring a health care provider to verify biological sex through examination of reproductive anatomy, genetic makeup, or testosterone levels.

• Protects schools and institutions from complaints, investigations, or adverse actions by governmental entities, licensing organizations, or athletic associations for maintaining female-only sports teams.

• Creates private cause of action allowing students harmed by violations to sue for injunctive relief and damages, with two-year statute of limitations; also allows retaliation claims and institutional claims with attorney fees recovery.