by Kyle Schmauch, Chief of Staff & Communications Director, Senate Republicans, Montana Legislature

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The Senate passed legislation today to protect women’s sports programs in Montana from intrusion by biological men, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk.

House Bill 300 prohibits biological men from participating in women’s sports programs, protecting the safety and competitiveness of female athletes. The bill also requires educational institutions to provide sex-segregated facilities – such as restrooms, locker rooms, and sleeping quarters – based on biological sex.

HB 300 is carried in the upper chamber by Senator Sue Vinton, R-Billings.

“Montana’s female athletes deserve a level playing field, where they can participate in the activities they love without fear of having their safety or competitiveness compromised by a man ,” Vinton said. “HB 300 keeps the focus of women’s sports on women, not radical gender ideology.”

The bill already passed the House of Representatives, where it was sponsored by Representative Kerri Seekins-Crowe, R-Billings. Not a single House Democrat voted in favor of the legislation.

“This bill ensures that women’s sports remain a space where dedication and talent – not unfair physical advantages – determine success. We must protect the opportunities, safety, and dignity of all our students, especially young women,” Seekins-Crowe said.

The passage of HB 300 aligns Montana with the Trump administration’s federal effort to protect women’s sports in our schools and universities. In January, the US Department of Education announced that it would return to enforcing Title IX protections on the basis of biological sex.

HB 300 is also part of a broader effort by Montana Republicans to safeguard women, children, and Montana values by pushing back against radical views on sex and gender.

Kyle Schmauch
Chief of Staff & Communications Director
Senate Republicans
Montana Legislature