SB 9: Save Women’s Sports Act
Overview Resources
- PA Bill Page: SB 9 – Pennsylvania General Assembly
- LegiScan Tracking: SB 9 – LegiScan Tracking Page
Pros
- Seeks to preserve competitive fairness in female athletic competitions.
- Protects opportunities for female athletes to earn roster spots, awards, and scholarships.
- Provides legal remedies for athletes who believe they were harmed by violations of the act.
- https://www.hecheated.org
- https://www.pasenategop.com/news/ed-032625/
- https://pafamily.org/2025/05/16/save-womens-sports-act-pennsylvania/
- https://www.americafirstpolicy.com/issues/afpi-pennsylvania-applauds-senate-bill-9-discharge-resolution
Cons
- May exclude transgender students from participating on teams that align with their gender identity.
- Could increase litigation involving school athletic programs.
- Opponents argue athletic participation policies should be determined by athletic associations and schools rather than state law.
- https://translegislation.com/bills/2025/PA/SB9
- https://www.wgal.com/article/state-senate-bill-limiting-girls-sports-biological-females/71100284