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Washington state passes ballot measure banning trans girls from school sports

Opponents have raised alarms the measure may force girls to endure “invasive and extreme” genital exams to participate in school sports.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 5, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC

The measure says students in elementary, middle and high school who want to join girls’ athletics must first submit statements from their healthcare providers verifying their “biological sex”.

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