"To be clear the Supreme Court has not directed Commissioner Masters & DFPS to continue investigating parents of trans youth for child abuse"
The bill- subject of significant debate over two sessions, had 81 votes in favor, falling short of 84 required 2/3 majority vote to override
The bill is a carbon copy of the anti-trans bills sweeping the nation this past year and ignores the policies that were already in place
“If you have not spent time with transgender youth, then I would encourage you to pause on this issue,” Cox said
"We conclude that reinstating the temporary injunction is necessary to maintain the status quo and preserve the rights of all parties"
Despite the change in trans participation policies by USA Swimming that would have disqualified her, NCAA ruled Thomas was qualified to swim
This bill marks the second anti-trans bill enacted in 2022, and the 11th state to pass an anti-trans sports ban
“SB 46 attempts to solve a problem that doesn't exist- slamming the door shut for Trans student athletes to fully participate”
The legislation would restrict transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity
Noem’s draft legislation would codify two executive orders – one for K-12 students and the other for the collegiate level.