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Fair Play for Women Act

3/12/2025, 2:38 AM

Summary of Bill S 543

Bill 119 s 543, also known as the "Fair Play for Female Athletes Act," aims to prevent discrimination against athletes based on their sex. The bill specifically targets State athletic associations, intercollegiate athletic associations, and covered institutions of higher education.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that female athletes are not unfairly disadvantaged or excluded from participating in sports due to their gender. This includes addressing issues such as unequal opportunities, resources, and treatment for female athletes compared to their male counterparts.

By prohibiting discrimination based on sex, the bill seeks to promote fairness and equality in athletic competitions at all levels. It also aims to protect the rights and opportunities of female athletes to compete and excel in their chosen sports without facing unnecessary barriers or obstacles. Overall, Bill 119 s 543 is designed to uphold the principles of fairness, equality, and inclusivity in the world of sports, particularly for female athletes who have historically faced challenges and discrimination based on their gender.

Current Status of Bill S 543

Bill S 543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 543 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025.  Bill S 543's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 543

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 543

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 543

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.

Comments

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Raymond Willis

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11 months ago

I don't know much about this bill, but I do know that it's a total disaster. It's just not fair to women, and it's going to cause a lot of problems. I can't believe they would even consider passing something like this. It's ridiculous and I'm not happy about it at all.