IllinoisHB4027104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM

Sponsored By: Tom Weber (Republican)

In Committee

Summary

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.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tom Weber

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Blaine Wilhour

    Republican • House

  • Dave Severin

    Republican • House

  • Jackie Haas

    Republican • House

  • John M. Cabello

    Republican • House

  • Kevin Schmidt

    Republican • House

  • Norine K. Hammond

    Republican • House

  • Paul Jacobs

    Republican • House

  • Regan Deering

    Republican • House

  • Tony M. McCombie

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

    5/5/2025House
  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

    4/22/2025House
  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

    3/25/2025House
  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

    3/25/2025House
  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

    3/21/2025House
  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

    3/21/2025House
  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

    3/20/2025House
  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

    3/20/2025House
  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

    3/20/2025House
  10. Referred to Rules Committee

    3/19/2025House
  11. First Reading

    3/19/2025House
  12. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

    3/18/2025House

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