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Bill to ban male competition in women's sports fails to proceed in Senate


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Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 15:45 GMT by mynews4   Print publication without navigation

  • A bill that would ban schools from allowing people born male to participate in athletic programs for women did not pass a motion to proceed in the Senate on Mon

The article from MyNews4 discusses a legislative effort in the U.S. Senate where a bill aimed at banning transgender women and girls from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity failed to advance. The bill, known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," was introduced by Republican senators and sought to amend Title IX to define sex based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. Despite garnering support from some conservative groups and athletes, the bill did not receive the necessary votes to move forward, facing opposition from Democrats and advocates for transgender rights who argue that such legislation discriminates against transgender individuals and could lead to broader negative implications for sports inclusivity. The failure of the bill highlights the ongoing national debate over transgender participation in sports, balancing issues of fairness, equality, and human rights.

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