statement released by the Republican governor. “As I have stated previously, I agree with the intention of this law. This will help promote and maintain fairness in women’s sporting events.”The measure, Senate Bill 354, was approved Monday by the Arkansas House of Representatives and earlier by the state’s Senate.
It’s part of a rash of such legislation pushed by conservatives this year, aimed primarily at keeping trans girls off girls’ teams, due to the perception — disputed by scientists and activists — that trans girls have an inherent and unfair advantage over their cisgender peers.