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Athlete protection, gender equality and new Sports Ombudsman

The act introduces comprehensive protection against violence and discrimination in sports. A new office – the Athletes' Rights Ombudsman – is established. Sports associations must ensure equal representation of women and men in management, while national team athletes gain the right to elect their representatives. Sportswomen receive better scholarship protection during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Key points
Establishment of the Athletes' Rights Ombudsman – a new office monitoring violence and discrimination in sports and supporting victims in disciplinary and court proceedings.
Mandatory gender-balanced representation: at least 30% women and 30% men in boards and control bodies of sports associations – with loss of public funding as penalty.
Right of national team athletes to elect their representatives to sports association boards – elections with online broadcast and 5-year recording retention.
Enhanced scholarship protection for sportswomen: full scholarship during pregnancy, 81.5% for one year after birth, additional weeks for premature delivery or child's hospital stay.
Additional scholarships for students and PhD candidates in national teams (20% increase) and one-time bonus for high school graduation.
Renaming 'Sports Talents' system to 'Students' Motor Competence Assessment' and mandatory fitness tests and height/weight measurements in schools.
Prohibition of combining board functions with work for entities providing services to the association – conflict of interest.
Sports referees receive public official protection when officiating competitions.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-11-21
For 247
Against 22
Abstain 178
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Previous:
Passed House
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Status:
Sent to Constitutional Tribunal
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o sporcie oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 742
Process start date: 2024-10-25
Voting date: 2024-11-21
Voting no: 93
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Athlete protection, gender equality and new Sports Ombudsman

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 742.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of the Athletes' Rights Ombudsman – a new office monitoring violence and discrimination in sports and supporting victims in disciplinary and court proceedings.
  • Mandatory gender-balanced representation: at least 30% women and 30% men in boards and control bodies of sports associations – with loss of public funding as penalty.
  • Right of national team athletes to elect their representatives to sports association boards – elections with online broadcast and 5-year recording retention.
  • Enhanced scholarship protection for sportswomen: full scholarship during pregnancy, 81.5% for one year after birth, additional weeks for premature delivery or child's hospital stay.
  • Additional scholarships for students and PhD candidates in national teams (20% increase) and one-time bonus for high school graduation.
  • Renaming 'Sports Talents' system to 'Students' Motor Competence Assessment' and mandatory fitness tests and height/weight measurements in schools.
  • Prohibition of combining board functions with work for entities providing services to the association – conflict of interest.
  • Sports referees receive public official protection when officiating competitions.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Sent to Constitutional Tribunal.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Prezydent skierował ustawę do Trybunału Konstytucyjnego

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-17.

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