HB 3740
Requires school districts and certain private schools to designate athletic competitions and extracurricular sports according to biological sex.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon school districts and certain private schools to designate athletic competitions and extracurricular sports based on students’ biological sex. It prohibits biologically male students from participating in sports designated for biologically female students. The bill also establishes legal recourse for students, schools, and districts affected by non-compliance and provides protections against retaliation for reporting violations. It aims to maintain separate teams based on biological sex to promote fairness and safety.
Key provisions
- School districts and private schools must designate sports by biological sex (Males, Females, or Coed).
- Biologically male students cannot participate in sports designated for biologically female students.
- Public bodies cannot penalize schools for maintaining separate athletic competitions.
- Students can sue schools for violating the bill and seek injunctive relief, damages, and other remedies.
- Protections against retaliation are provided for students reporting violations.
- Claims must be filed within two years of the alleged harm.
- Successful plaintiffs may receive monetary damages, including compensation for psychological or emotional harm.
- The law takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Private schools
- Students
- Athletic associations
- Parents
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Primary sponsors
E. Werner Reschke
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