Georgia Senate Republicans pass bill to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams
ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate moved to purge transgender athletes from female teams Thursday in a near party-line vote.
State Senators react to bill advancing that prevents transgender women from competing in women’s sports
“SB1 was necessary in today's climate and culture to protect girl’s sports,” Republican State Senator for District 50 Bo Hatchett said. The bill’s critics say that the legislation was unnecessary, citing the minuscule amount of transgender youth in the state and other pressing issues.
Georgia GOP-controlled Senate passes ban on trans girls from school sports teams
The Georgia transgender bill’s sponsor also suggested that the body will take action to ban puberty-blocking drugs.
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Georgia Senate advances bill to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports
A state Senate bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports in Georgia moved one step closer to becoming law on Thursday.
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