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Washington Voters Decide IL26-638 on Transgender Girls’ Sports Eligibility

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 11:18 PM UTC · How we work

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Washington voters will decide Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 to bar biologically male students from girls’ sports.
The measure would require a healthcare provider’s document confirming biological sex by anatomy, genetics, or testosterone.
Opponents say the rule could force invasive genital exams and cost $162 for testosterone tests or $1,310 for chromosome testing.
State officials estimate five to ten transgender athletes compete among over 200,000 student athletes statewide.

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Washington voters will decide Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 to bar biologically male students from girls’ sports.
The measure would require a healthcare provider’s document confirming biological sex by anatomy, genetics, or testosterone.
Opponents say the rule could force invasive genital exams and cost $162 for testosterone tests or $1,310 for chromosome testing.
State officials estimate five to ten transgender athletes compete among over 200,000 student athletes statewide.