HB1849

Providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harm suffered by designation.

Introduced·9/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1849 mandates that sports activities in public institutions and schools be designated as male, female, or coed, and creates legal.

HB1849, known as the Dads Defending Daughters Act, requires that athletic teams and sports in public institutions of higher education and public school entities be expressly designated as male, female, or coed. It prohibits female teams from being open to male students. The bill also establishes legal actions for students who suffer harm due to violations, including injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees. Schools and institutions can also sue for harm caused by violations. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
13
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 15

12:00 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

Jul 1

House

Reported with request to re-refer to Health

Jul 1

House

Re-referred to Health

Jun 15

House

Reported with request to re-refer to Judiciary