Minnesota bill restricts male participation in female athletics and access to female changing facilities, with criminal penalties.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to restrict male student participation in female athletics and access to female changing facilities. Male students are prohibited from trying out for or participating on female-only teams, with participation being a petty misdemeanor. Male students using female-only changing facilities are guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill applies to postsecondary institutions governed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities or the University of Minnesota and private postsecondary institutions. The changes are effective August 1, 2025.

Minnesota bill restricts male participation in female athletics and access to female changing facilities, with criminal penalties.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to restrict male student participation in female athletics and access to female changing facilities. Male students are prohibited from trying out for or participating on female-only teams, with participation being a petty misdemeanor. Male students using female-only changing facilities are guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill applies to postsecondary institutions governed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities or the University of Minnesota and private postsecondary institutions. The changes are effective August 1, 2025.