"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports — we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
"Transgender kids are kids, and they do not deserve to be the targets of dehumanizing attacks that invalidate their identity”
“This bill is not solving any actual problem in Indiana, but it is causing harm to actual trans youth in Indiana”
“I am a human being and I am also trans- I am a mosaic of experiences and identities, with joy and sorrow and happiness and love"
“This bill specifically targets transgender girls because of a false presumption that they have an unfair advantage”
At 87%, South Dakota had the highest rate of LGBTQ+ residents reporting those mental health conditions, compared to 63% nationally
"Republican politicians are trying to score political points and pit Iowans against each other rather than address real economic issues..."
“This bill is not about fairness in sports nor has it even been. This is an effort to further isolate transgender youth in Iowa by lawmakers"
LGBTQ+ advocates do not want a commission appointed by elected officials. "We see that could be weighted against transgender kids"
Restricts Trans women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity- Bill will now move to the full Senate
