Bill > S04496

This bill proposes to prohibit individuals who were not assigned female at birth from participating in female-only interscholastic or intramural athletic teams and sports in public or private middle schools and high schools (grades 7-12). Specifically, the legislation would prevent transgender athletes who were assigned male at birth from joining or competing in sports teams that are designated solely for female athletes. The bill would apply to school sports teams that compete against other public or private schools in the same grade levels. The law would supersede any existing education department rules or regulations that might currently allow such participation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1st following its passage, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of any necessary implementing regulations. The stated purpose, as indicated in the bill's title, is to protect women's sports from what the bill's supporters would characterize as unfair competition, though the bill's language does not elaborate on the specific rationale behind this proposed restriction.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4496