Kentucky Governor Stops Bill Banning Transgender Students From Women’s Sports
Bill argued against state rules for athletic participation
The bill also stated that Kentucky students who want to take part in sports would need to provide proof of sex on their birth certificates and an affidavit by a doctor confirming that they have provided this information.
In a letter, Beshear stated that the Kentucky High School Athletic Association encourages transgender students to participate in sports without discrimination.
Beshear wrote in a letter that Senator Bill 83 prohibits transgender children from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. “Senate Bill 83 does not present any instance in Kentucky where a child gains a competitive advantage due to sex reassignment.”
KHSAA rules allow student-athletes to participate in sports that are geared towards their opposite sex only if they have had hormonal therapy for a specific length of time and been legally reassigned. This can be shown by a passport, birth certificate, or other medical records.
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