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Protecting Freedom of Association in Student Organizations

This act aims to protect students and single-sex student organizations from discrimination by higher education institutions. It ensures that colleges cannot penalize students or organizations solely for their membership practices of limiting membership to one sex. This is intended to guarantee freedom of association on campuses.
Key points
Colleges cannot take action against students or single-sex organizations solely because they limit membership to one sex.
Students have the right to freely form and join social organizations, including single-sex ones, without fear of retaliation from their institutions.
The act prohibits colleges from imposing recruitment restrictions on single-sex organizations if such restrictions are not applied to other student groups.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1225
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1225.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges cannot take action against students or single-sex organizations solely because they limit membership to one sex.
  • Students have the right to freely form and join social organizations, including single-sex ones, without fear of retaliation from their institutions.
  • The act prohibits colleges from imposing recruitment restrictions on single-sex organizations if such restrictions are not applied to other student groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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