Ga. gov. signs Riley Gaines Act banning trans-identified males from women's sports, bathrooms

[Michie]

Georgia has become the latest state to prohibit the participation of trans-identified males in women’s sports, as President Donald Trump has made fairness for female athletes a key part of his agenda.

Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 1 into law on Monday. Kemp’s approval of the measure comes after the Republican-controlled state Senate passed the legislation by a vote of 35-17, while the Republican-controlled House supported it in a 100-64 vote.

Votes in both chambers fell largely along party lines, with most support coming from Republicans and all opposition coming from Democrats. Two Democrats in the Senate broke with their party to vote for the legislation, as did three House Democrats.

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Ga. gov. signs Riley Gaines Act banning trans-identified males from women's sports, bathrooms

Georgia has become the latest state to prohibit the participation of trans-identified males in women s sports, as President Donald Trump has made fairness for female athletes a key part of his agenda

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[FireDragon76]

There are many, many trans women in these states, most of whom you wouldn't know were trans unless they told you. So how does the government plan to enforce this law? Genital checks at the bathroom door?

 

[Tuur]

There are many, many trans women in these states, most of whom you wouldn't know were trans unless they told you. So how does the government plan to enforce this law? Genital checks at the bathroom door?

The Olympics used to have a thing called a sex verification to confirm gender. It's not like such hasn't been done before.

 

[FireDragon76]

The Olympics used to have a thing called a sex verification to confirm gender. It's not like such hasn't been done before.

And how exactly is that different from the current system, where in most states you have to get a signed letter from one or more doctors, physicians, or psychiatrists, verifying a change of gender, before your ID card and birth certificate's gender marker can be changed?

 

[Tuur]

Never having competed in the Olympics, have never undergone it. I suspect more is required than a note from your doctor, otherwise there would be ways around it, and back when the Olympics had prestige, some countries would have tried to go that route to win medals.

Is it allowed on CF to ask why you're opposed to it? Let's find out.

 

[RileyG]

Glory to God!