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This bill requires school districts to designate athletic competitions and extracurricular sports by biological sex, creating separate categories for "Males," "Females," and "Coed," with a specific prohibition against biological males participating in sports designated as "Females" or "Girls." The bill allows students who are denied opportunities or suffer harm due to violations of this rule to file legal claims against school districts, and provides similar legal recourse for students who experience retaliation for reporting violations. The bill also protects school districts from complaints or investigations by public bodies, licensing organizations, or athletic associations for maintaining these sex-based sports designations. Any civil action under this bill must be initiated within two years of the alleged harm, and prevailing parties are entitled to monetary damages, including compensation for psychological, emotional, or physical harm, as well as attorney fees and costs. The provisions will first apply to the 2026-2027 school year, and the bill declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB618