Bill > HB0274

This bill expands existing Wyoming law regarding sex-based participation in school sports to include both K-12 schools and institutions of higher education, specifically prohibiting biological males from competing on sports teams designated for female athletes. The bill creates new legal provisions that allow students or their parents to file private lawsuits against schools, athletic associations, or government entities that violate these restrictions, with a three-year statute of limitations for such actions. It provides whistleblower protections, ensuring that employees cannot be discharged or discriminated against for reporting violations or participating in proceedings related to the law. The bill also establishes that governmental entities can be held liable for damages resulting from negligent, reckless, or intentional acts by public employees related to these sports participation rules. Additionally, the legislation repeals some existing alternate procedures for determining student athletic eligibility and will go into effect on July 1, 2025. The core intent of the bill is to maintain separate athletic teams based on biological sex and prevent transgender athletes assigned male at birth from competing on women's sports teams at both high school and collegiate levels.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0274