By State Representative Shelly Boshart Davis
June 5, 2025
Today, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis (R, Albany) joined House Republicans in calling for an immediate vote on House Bill 2037, critical legislation that would ensure girls’ and women’s sports in Oregon remain reserved for female athletes.
“As a former athlete, a coach, and the mother of three daughters who have all competed in girls’ athletics, I know firsthand the dedication, sacrifice, and pride that comes from fair competition,” Boshart Davis said. “Our daughters deserve a level playing field. They deserve to know that their hard work will not be erased by policies that ignore biological differences.”
Recent events in Oregon have brought national attention to this issue. At the state high school track and field championships, two female athletes made headlines when they refused to share the podium with a male competitor who had previously competed in boys’ events. In another case, a biological male dominated girls’ sprint events, setting records and taking opportunities from female athletes. These are not isolated incidents—they are real and happening now in our state.
“We keep being told it’s not common, and we shouldn’t worry about it,” Boshart Davis continued. “But tell that to the girl who lost her spot on the podium, or the one who didn’t qualify for state because she was beaten by a biological male. Each time this happens, it’s one too many. Fairness in women’s sports is not negotiable, and dismissing these stories as rare misses the point: every lost opportunity matters to the girls who have worked for years to compete at the highest level.”
House Bill 2037 would require all Oregon school districts and athletic organizations to designate sports teams as male, female, or co-ed, based on the biological sex listed on a student’s original birth certificate. The bill also provides clear guidelines for locker room and bathroom use, ensuring privacy and safety for all students. All present House Democrats voted against the bill.
“Girls and women have fought for decades for equal opportunities in athletics. We cannot allow those gains to be rolled back. I urge my colleagues to listen to the voices of female athletes across Oregon and bring HB 2037 to a vote,” said Boshart Davis.
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