Governor Bill Lee Signs Transgender Athletics Bill

  • Friday, March 26, 2021

Governor Bill Lee signed a bill on Friday, prohibiting transgender children athletes from participating in sports other than their biological sex.

Governor Lee said on Twitter, "I signed the bill to preserve women's athletics and ensure fair competition. This legislation responds to damaging federal policies that stand in opposition to the years of progress made under Title IX and I commend members of the General Assembly for their bipartisan work."

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