Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Riley Gaines Act”.
Riley Gaines Act
A BILL
To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.
Sec. 2 Civil action for harm caused by biological men in female athletic competitions
In general— If an institution of higher education or an athletic association negligently or recklessly permits a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes and a female student athlete is physically injured due to the inherent physiological advantages of the biologically male student athlete, such female student athlete may bring a civil action for damages (including the value of the loss of a scholarship or professional opportunity) in any Federal district court of appropriate jurisdiction against such institution or athletic association.
Attorney’s fees for plaintiff— The court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this section.