The bill- subject of significant debate over two sessions, had 81 votes in favor, falling short of 84 required 2/3 majority vote to override
“Telling transgender students that they can’t participate as who they really are amounts to excluding them from sports entirely"
The bill is a carbon copy of the anti-trans bills sweeping the nation this past year and ignores the policies that were already in place
Scott Morrison noted position ahead of May 21 general election
"Legislators have decided that harming Oklahoma’s most vulnerable children and their families is worthwhile if it’s politically helpful"
“The bill was introduced by the most right-wing homophobic Republicans in the legislature- the sponsors knew it could never pass"
The legislation prohibits “a student of the male sex from competing against another school on a team designated for female students”
"Lawmakers should stop meddling in the lives of innocent kids and focus on more pressing issues that pose legitimate threats in Kentucky”
"This victory belongs to the Trans youth of Indiana, who deserve to live as their authentic selves & to play sports free from discrimination"
Lia Thomas’ college swimming career is over, Iszac Henig said he couldn’t comment on whether he’d be back with the Bulldogs next year