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Fair Play for Women Act

3/7/2024, 9:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 3762

The Fair Play for Women Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3762, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure fair competition in women's sports by prohibiting biological males from competing in women's sports leagues.

The bill states that in order to participate in women's sports, athletes must be biologically female at birth. This means that individuals who were assigned male at birth would not be allowed to compete in women's sports, even if they identify as female.

Supporters of the Fair Play for Women Act argue that allowing biological males to compete in women's sports gives them an unfair advantage due to differences in physical strength and athleticism. They believe that this bill is necessary to protect the integrity of women's sports and ensure that female athletes have a level playing field. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it discriminates against transgender individuals and goes against principles of inclusivity and equality. They believe that all individuals should have the right to compete in sports based on their gender identity, rather than their biological sex. Overall, the Fair Play for Women Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about fairness, equality, and inclusivity in sports. It remains to be seen whether or not this bill will be passed by Congress and become law.

Current Status of Bill S 3762

Bill S 3762 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2024. Bill S 3762 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2024.  Bill S 3762's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 7, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3762

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3762

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3762

Fair Play for Women Act
Fair Play for Women Act
A bill to prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on the basis of sex by State athletic associations, intercollegiate athletic associations, and covered institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on the basis of sex by State athletic associations, intercollegiate athletic associations, and covered institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

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