House Resolution 7 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Susan DuBoseRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to Safeguard Fairness and Safety in Women's Sports, urging

Summary

A non-binding House resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold states’ authority to keep women’s sports for females and urging Congress to protect safety and fairness in athletics based on biological sex at birth.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, it would publicly urge federal branches to take action to protect women's sports. It states that Title IX protects sex-based participation and advocates maintaining sex-segregated female teams to promote fairness and safety. It also references Alabama's own policies to provide context for federal action without creating new state law.

Who It Affects

• Female student-athletes in Alabama schools and colleges would benefit from preserved opportunities to compete on female-only teams and from privacy protections in related spaces.
• Transgender students/athletes in Alabama schools and colleges could face ongoing limits on competing in women's sports based on birth sex, reflecting the policy stance the resolution supports.

Key Provisions

• Urges the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold each state's authority to reserve women's sports for females only.
• Urges Congress to enact legislation protecting the safety of women athletes and distinguishing sports teams based on biological sex at birth.
• Affirms Title IX protections and the goal of equal opportunities for women and girls in athletics, including safety and privacy considerations.
• References Alabama's existing policies on transgender participation and asks federal action aligned with those policies.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions