Bill > HB268

This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Education to designate interscholastic sports teams based on biological sex assigned at birth, creating three potential team categories: male, female, and coed. Specifically, the bill prevents biological males from participating in female sports teams, citing concerns about preserving Title IX's original intent of providing athletic opportunities for women. The legislative findings emphasize that 25 other states have passed similar restrictions and argue that allowing biological males to compete in female sports would undermine the progress made by Title IX in supporting women's athletic participation. The bill would amend Hawaii's Revised Statutes to mandate that schools classify athletic teams strictly by biological sex at birth, with a clear prohibition on males competing on female teams. The new regulations would take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools and athletic programs time to adjust to the new requirements. The bill's proponents suggest this approach protects the competitive fairness and opportunities for female athletes by ensuring sex-segregated sports teams.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=268&year=2026