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WA SB5012
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
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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
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Student eligibility for each category can be determined through medical documentation demonstrating chromosomal makeup
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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
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Schools and institutions are protected from adverse actions by governmental entities, licensing organizations, or athletic associations for maintaining separate teams based on these designations
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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