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RI H7732
RI H7732Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would categorize women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports. A team would be categorized as males, men, or boys; females, women, or girls; or coed or mixed. If there is a dispute, a student would establish sex by presenting a signed physician's statement that shall indicate the student's sex. Additionally, this act would create a cause of action for any student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or subject to retaliation as a result of violations of this chapter. This act would take effect January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act," mandates that organized sports teams sponsored by public schools, school districts, or higher education institutions be categorized based on biological sex at birth, meaning teams will be designated for males, men, or boys; females, women, or girls; or coed/mixed. Specifically, teams designated for females, women, or girls will not be open to students of the male sex, and if a student's sex is disputed, it can be established by a physician's statement detailing their reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and genetic makeup. The bill also establishes a legal right for any student who is denied an athletic opportunity or faces retaliation due to violations of this act to sue the responsible school or institution for damages and other relief, and it protects educational institutions from adverse actions by government or athletic organizations for maintaining sex-specific teams for females. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Sherry Roberts (R)*,
Jon Brien (I),
Richard Fascia (R),
Marie Hopkins (R),
George Nardone (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7732.pdf |
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