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WA SB5012

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics must be organized into five categories based on sex chromosomes (XX or XY) combined with gender identity, applying to both K-12 schools (grades 7+) and higher education institutions

  • Student eligibility for each category can be determined through medical documentation demonstrating chromosomal makeup

  • Students deprived of athletic opportunities or harmed by violations may file private lawsuits seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages (including for psychological, emotional, or physical harm), and attorneys' fees within a two-year statute of limitations

  • Schools and institutions are protected from adverse actions by governmental entities, licensing organizations, or athletic associations for maintaining separate teams based on these designations

  • Requirements do not apply to athletic activities consisting primarily of students in kindergarten through sixth grade

Legislative Description

Concerning the organization of interscholastic athletics.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Early Learning & K-12 Education1/13/2025

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