Utah’s GOP Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Bill, Cites Trans Youth Suicides
the second Republican governor this week to veto his state’s anti-trans sports bill, which targeted trans girls from participating in school sports.Gov.
Spencer Cox overruled the state’s GOP-led legislature, calling attention to the mental health impact the law would have on trans youth in a letter to Republican leaders Tuesday.He shared the letter on Twitter. “I know most won’t read past a headline but please read my veto letter—especially if you disagree with me.
The veto will be overridden on Friday and then we will have a special session to fix a few things. Trans sports is a terribly difficult issue,” he wrote. “Please be kind to everyone.” The state only has four trans players out of 75,000 school athletes, according to the governor.Only one of the four plays in girls' sports.
The Associated Press reports that there have been “no public concerns about competitive advantages.”“Four kids who are just trying to find some friends and feel like they are a part of something.
