Loading chat...
PA SB9
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Ward
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires all athletic teams at Pennsylvania public schools, charter schools, and public higher education institutions to be designated as male, female, or coed based on sex defined as "anatomy and genetics existing at the time of birth"
-
Prohibits students of male sex from participating on teams designated for females, women, or girls
-
Creates private cause of action allowing students to sue schools for injunctive relief, damages, attorney fees, and compensation for psychological, emotional, and physical harm if denied athletic opportunities due to violations
-
Protects schools from adverse action by government entities, accrediting organizations, or athletic associations for maintaining separate female athletic teams
-
Establishes two-year statute of limitations for civil actions and takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harm suffered by designation.
Last Action
Re-referred to Judiciary
10/29/2025