AB 102: Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
AB 102 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would require public colleges in Wisconsin to separate sports teams based on biological sex (male or female). It is currently being debated in the state legislature.
Key analysis
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Society
Benefits
- Establishes clear criteria for athletic competition
- Aims to preserve competitive parity in women's sports
Risks
- Potential to exclude transgender students from sports
- Raises significant civil rights and discrimination concerns
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OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for federal Title IX litigation and non-compliance risk
Analysis based solely on a brief abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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