Fact Check: Could Washington’s new sports measure subject girls to genital inspections?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Washington passed a ballot measure that may subject children who want to play in girls’ sports to genital inspections.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Washington voters approved a measure that could require verification of a student athlete’s sex in certain circumstances, potentially including genital examinations.


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Date: 11/07/2026


Last Updated on November 7, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check