N.C. Senate Passes “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”
Today, the North Carolina Senate passed SB 631—Fairness in Women’s Sports Act by a party-line vote of 29-18, with all Republicans supporting the bill and all Democrats opposing it. This comes after the bill made its way through two separate Senate committees earlier in the week. Sponsored by Sens. Kevin Corbin (R-Macon), Joyce Krawiec (R-Forsyth), […]
State House Committees Approve “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”
(UPDATE: The N.C. House passed HB 574 on Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 73-39. The companion Senate Bill, SB 631, is scheduled for consideration by the full Senate on Thursday, April 20.) Two committees in the North Carolina House advanced a bill today that would help protect female athletes and the integrity of female […]
SCOTUS Refuses to Uphold WV Law Protecting Girls’ Sports
On April 6th, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would not intervene in an ongoing case challenging a West Virginia law directing that children must participate in the sports teams that correspond with their biological sex, not their gender identity. With many states, including North Carolina, considering or having passed similar legislation, this case […]
State Senate Committee Approves “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”
The N.C. Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education has approved a bill that would ensure the protection of female athletes and the integrity of girls’ sports in middle and high school grades in North Carolina. SB 631—Fairness in Women’s Sports Act was approved by the committee this morning and would ensure that interscholastic and intramural athletic […]
Bills Seek to Address Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Identity Issues
Last week, in preparation for a “legislative spring break” of sorts, lawmakers in the State House and Senate filed a multitude of bills. Among these were several measures designed to address the health and safety of children dealing with gender dysphoria and sexual identity issues. Several of these bills are aimed at protecting minor children […]