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Washington Initiative Seeks Ban on Transgender High School Athletes

1/6/2026

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On January 3, 2026, Let's Go Washington announced 400,000 signatures for initiative IL26-638 to ban transgender high school athletes and require genital inspections.
Initiative IL26-638 would amend Washington law to restrict transgender students' sports participation beyond gender-identity rules and may face challenges under the Equal Rights Amendment.
The group also claims IL26-001 signatures to mandate the forced outing of transgender students, and Washington legislators will decide by January 12, 2026.

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On January 3, 2026, Let's Go Washington announced 400,000 signatures for initiative IL26-638 to ban transgender high school athletes and require genital inspections.
Initiative IL26-638 would amend Washington law to restrict transgender students' sports participation beyond gender-identity rules and may face challenges under the Equal Rights Amendment.
The group also claims IL26-001 signatures to mandate the forced outing of transgender students, and Washington legislators will decide by January 12, 2026.