Rep. Tim O'Brien announces law keeping biological males out of female sports
Rep. O'Brien explains, 'Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes. Biological differences impact athletic performance, and a new law I supported this session further protects the integrity of women's sports in Indiana.'
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The Indiana House Republicans say House Enrolled Act 1041 ensures 'fair competition' by preventing biological males from competing in female categories at the collegiate level in Indiana. This legislation aligns with an executive order at the federal level signed by President Donald Trump and one at the state level signed by Governor Mike Braun, codifying the language into state law. HEA 1041 was signed into law by Gov. Braun on April 16.
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Legislators say Elle Patterson, a former San Jose State volleyball player, testified in support of HEA 1041 in both the House and Senate committee hearings. She stated that she lost a volleyball scholarship to a biological male athlete and was required to share hotel rooms and locker rooms, while being unfairly compared in athletic performance.
To learn more about HEA 1041 and other new laws signed by the governor, go here.
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