The ban, if signed by Gov. Brad Little, will subject athletes to invasive tests, LGBTQ advocates say.
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed to the governor’s desk on Wednesday.The measure would apply to all sports teams sponsored by public schools, colleges and universities. A girls’ or women’s team would not be open to transgender students who identify as female.
The 1972 law bars sex discrimination in education and is credited with opening up athletic competition for girls and women. Opponents say it discriminates against transgender girls and women, and it will subject athletes to invasive tests to prove their gender, likely causing some potential athletes to avoid sports.
“What we are doing is codifying in state statute a government-mandated gynecological exam of our young women,” Democratic Rep. Brooke Green said.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Idaho bill targets transgender birth certificate changesIdaho legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a federal court ruling declaring such a law unconstitutional headed to the governor's desk on Tuesday.
Leer más »
Trump taps powers to boost virus response; Senate OKs billThe Senate passes a coronavirus response measure that would provide for free testing and mandate that employers provide sick leave to workers who get COVID-19. The package now goes to President Trump for his signature.
Leer más »
Senate approves coronavirus bill for sick leave, free testing. Bill now goes to Trump’s desk - updatesThe Senate approved a multibillion-dollar emergency aid package Wednesday that will provide paid sick and family leave for many Americans
Leer más »
Senate Republicans introduce new coronavirus billU.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday introduced a massive new...
Leer más »
Senate GOP coronavirus bailout bill caps executive pay at $425,000The Republican bill would cap executive pay at bailed-out firms, while also allowing the government to take ownership stakes. Democrats are pushing for more restrictions.
Leer más »