HB 1607·MO·house
Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
FailedFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Hardy Billington (R)
Latest Action
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1663 - 01/28/2026 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
Jan 28, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that public and private schools, including colleges, only allow students to compete in sports designated for the sex listed on their birth certificate or other government record. It makes an exception for a female student to join a male team only when no female team exists. The measure aims to preserve athletic opportunities for females by enforcing sex‑based classification.
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