Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Trans Athletes from Women's Sports Amid Trump Investigation
Minnesota lawmakers have advanced a bill banning trans athletes from competing in women's and girls sports, amid a state investigation into defying a Trump order related to similar policies. The House Education Policy Committee passed the 'Preemption Act' that prohibits the Minnesota Department of Education from enacting policies on transgender student participation in athletics.
Minnesota lawmakers have advanced a bill banning trans athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports, amid a state investigation for defying a Trump administration order on similar policies. The bill, HF12, passed the House Education Policy Committee on Thursday. If enacted, it would prevent trans students from participating in sports teams designated for their gender identity. The move comes as Minnesota faces scrutiny over its refusal to follow a 2020 Trump directive on transgender athletes in school sports.
