# Illinois HB4027: INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM

Illinois HB4027, INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Tom Weber (Republican); status in committee, last action 2025-05-05 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4027
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-03-18
- Last action: 2025-05-05, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
- Sponsor: Tom Weber (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## 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.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Tom Weber (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Blaine Wilhour (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dave Severin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jackie Haas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin Schmidt (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Norine K. Hammond (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Paul Jacobs (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Regan Deering (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican), House

## Actions (12)

- 2025-05-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello (House)
- 2025-04-22: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin (House)
- 2025-03-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (House)
- 2025-03-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt (House)
- 2025-03-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs (House)
- 2025-03-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas (House)
- 2025-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond (House)
- 2025-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering (House)
- 2025-03-20: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour (House)
- 2025-03-19: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-19: First Reading (House)
- 2025-03-18: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4027.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4027.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4027-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).