A Tennessee bill which would bar trans athletes from participating in school sports has been passed by state legislators and is now heading to governor Bill Lee’s desk, where he will likely sign it having shown support for it previously, according to USA Today Sports.
The bill was passed by House lawmakers in a 71-16 vote, and if it becomes law, it will greatly limit young trans people’s access to sports.
Gov. Bill LeeLee is expected to sign the bill as he previously said trans-inclusion in athletics will “destroy women’s sports.” He continued: “It will ruin the opportunity for girls to earn scholarships.