Mississippi, Utah, North Dakota and Tennessee have advanced bills which aim to prevent trans athletes from participating in school sports, despite an executive order from president Joe Biden calling for trans-inclusion.
Mississippi lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2536 34-9. Utah senators were more hesitant over the state’s ‘preserving sports for female students’ act, but after two hours of debate it was passed with an 8-6 vote.
In North Dakota, House Bill 1298 cleared the chamber by a vote of 65-26, with those backing the legislation arguing that it’s purpose was to protect female athletes and not to target trans people.