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RI S2790
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Morgan
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AI Summary
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Requires all interscholastic and intramural athletic teams at public schools (and private schools competing against public schools) to be designated as "males/men/boys," "females/women/girls," or "coed/mixed" based on biological sex
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Prohibits students of male biological sex from participating on teams designated for females, while allowing any student to participate on male-designated or coed teams
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Protects schools from complaints, investigations, or adverse actions by government entities, licensing organizations, or athletic associations for maintaining separate female teams
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Creates private causes of action allowing students or schools to sue for injunctive relief, monetary damages (including psychological/emotional harm), and attorneys' fees when harmed by violations
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Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for civil actions and takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed" or "mixed".
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
3/4/2026