California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 89 — Interscholastic sports: gender equity.

Last action — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 4% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 2 recorded votes so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

Existing law recognizes the California Interscholastic Federation ("CIF") to be a voluntary organization that consists of school and school-related personnel with responsibility for administering interscholastic athletic activities in secondary schools. Existing law requires the CIF to report, as provided, to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature and the Governor on its goals and objectives with regard to, and the status of, among other things, gender equity in interscholastic athletics, including, but not limited to, the number of male and female pupils participating in interscholastic athletics in secondary schools, and actions it has taken in order to ensure compliance with Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972. This bill would require the CIF to amend its constitution, bylaws, and policies to prohibit a pupil whose sex was assigned male at birth from participating on a girls' interscholastic sports team.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill AB 89 has been updated to include additional provisions that clarify specific regulations. The changes made aim to make the language clearer and ensure easier understanding for those affected by the law. This clarity is important as it helps individuals and organizations comply with the new rules, fostering better adherence and reducing confusion. Overall, these adjustments enhance the effectiveness of the bill.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Reconsideration refused.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

  4. Referred to Coms. on A.,E.,S., & T. and ED.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee February 6.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Reconsideration.

Failed 2 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Democratic 0601
Total 2601
% of votes cast 22%67%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Elhawary, Sade Democratic Nay
McKinnor, Tina Democratic Nay
Ortega, Liz Democratic Nay
Quirk-Silva, Sharon Democratic Nay
Rivas, Robert Democratic Not Voting
Ward, Christopher M. Democratic Nay
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Nay
Gonzalez, Jeff Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea

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Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Education]

Failed 2 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Democratic 0700
Total 2700
% of votes cast 22%78%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Elhawary, Sade Democratic Nay
McKinnor, Tina Democratic Nay
Ortega, Liz Democratic Nay
Quirk-Silva, Sharon Democratic Nay
Rivas, Robert Democratic Nay
Ward, Christopher M. Democratic Nay
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Nay
Gonzalez, Jeff Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 89 do?
Existing law recognizes the California Interscholastic Federation ("CIF") to be a voluntary organization that consists of school and school-related personnel with responsibility for administering interscholastic athletic activities in secondary schools. Existing law requires the CIF to report, as provided, to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature and the Governor on its goals and objectives with regard to, and the status of, among other things, gender equity in interscholastic athletics, including, but not limited to, the number of male and female pupils participating in interscholastic athletics in secondary schools, and actions it has taken in order to ensure compliance with Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972. This bill would require the CIF to amend its constitution, bylaws, and policies to prohibit a pupil whose sex was assigned male at birth from participating on a girls' interscholastic sports team.
Who sponsors AB 89?
AB 89 is sponsored by Sanchez, Kate (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 89?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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