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HB4027 - 104th General Assembly
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Tom Weber - Blaine Wilhour, Regan Deering, Norine K. Hammond, Jackie Haas, Paul Jacobs, Kevin Schmidt, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin and John M. CabelloStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 25/1.30 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Provides that a public school or public postsecondary educational institution that offers, operates, or sponsors interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics shall provide equal athletic opportunities for members of both sexes. Provides that a school may operate or sponsor single-sex teams if the selection for such teams is based upon competitive skill or the activity involved is a contact sport. Provides that a school that participates in competitions or athletic events with or against other schools shall designate each team, competition, or athletic event as (i) for males, men, or boys; (ii) for females, women, or girls; or (iii) coeducational or mixed. Provides that a school or athletic association that is participating in a competition or an athletic event with or against another school that operates, sponsors, or permits athletic events or competitions may not allow any male to compete for, against, or with a team designated for females, women, or girls. Provides that a school or athletic association that operates, sponsors, or permits athletic events or competitions may not allow certain actions. Provides that a governmental entity, licensing or accrediting organization, athletic association, or school may not consider a complaint, open an investigation, or take adverse action against a school for complying with the amendatory provisions. Provides for private causes of action. Makes other changes.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber |
| 3/19/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie |
| 4/22/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin |
| 5/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |