HB 36 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

This bill requires Missouri public and private schools, including colleges, to allow students to participate in athletic competitions only in categories matching their biological sex as recorded on their official birth certificate or another government record. It prohibits participation in sports designated for the opposite biological sex, with one exception: a female student may compete in a male-designated sport if no comparable female sport is available. Schools violating this rule risk losing state funding, and affected students or parents can sue for relief, including attorney fees. The policy aims to ensure athletic opportunities for female students by requiring participation based on birth sex records.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Committee
3
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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