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.

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.