On March 18th, 2025, the House Republican caucus sent a letter to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) asking the organization to detail how their policies and protocols for administering high school sports will be amended in line with President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order which prohibits biological men from competing against biological women in sports.
The IHSA has thus far failed to respond to our letter.
Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond is sponsoring legislation (HB 1117) to protect female athletes in school sports. House Republicans stand united on this issue and are demanding a response from the IHSA. Representative Hammond released the following statement:
“On behalf of concerned parents and students across Illinois, I am sponsoring legislation to protect female athletes in school sports. Fairness and safety in sports is not a political issue and should not be up for debate. Policies protecting same-sex sports and locker rooms must align with federal policy to ensure the integrity of competition and the well-being of all student-athletes.”