SB 1293·PA·senate
An Act 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.
Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 17, 2026
Sponsor: Judy Ward (R)
Latest Action
Re-referred to Education
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
The bill forces all athletic teams sponsored by public schools or public colleges in Pennsylvania to be labeled as male, female, or coed. It bars male students from joining teams labeled for females and gives students and schools the right to sue for harms caused by improper designation or retaliation. The measure aims to protect what its sponsors call “fairness” in women’s sports.
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