Ohio House GOP Adds Transgender Girls Sports Ban to Bill for College Athlete Compensation
Republicans buried the ban in an unrelated bill, citing the need to protect girls from unfair competition. DeWine said there were better ways to approach the issue."This issue is best addressed outside of government through individual sports leagues and athletic associations, including the Ohio High School Athletic Association, who can tailor policies to meet the needs of their member athletes and member institutions," he said.For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below.The governor's spokesperson said it was too early to say whether DeWine would veto the ban if it came to his desk.The OHSAA has consistently said there's no evidence of a problem posed by transgender girls competing in sports, and the number of such participants.
