Michigan House urges ban on transgender kids from girl's sports

Michigan House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday, urging the Michigan High School Athletic Association to ban transgender girls from girls’ sports.

Sixteen representatives voted for this, including eight Democrats. Forty representatives voted against it.

ResolutionIn which the law has not lifted the weight, demanded the MHSAA to follow President Donald Trump’s executive order that banned transgender women and girls from participating in school sports for women and girls. The resolution states that “allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports by violating the federal executive order could pose a risk of injury to female athletes, protect competitions and endanger justice, and the title Ix’s intention is damaged.”

MHSAA reviews the requests of trans -athletes on an individual basis. For the fall of 2024, two transgender girls participated in high school sports for girls. According to the state’s LGBT Q+ Community lawyer’s equality, no trans -athletes are signed to play winter games or sports in the coming spring season.

“We all want the game fair and students are safe,” said Erin Note, executive director of the equation, Erin Note, executive director of equality, Erin Note said. Talking about sports in schools, they already have a process and they are experts. They do not need politicians in Lansing to put their skills with banning all one -sized blanket. “

It is unclear whether Trump’s executive order contradicts the Elite Larson Civil Rights Act.

Speaking to the legislature, talking to the sponsor of this resolution, the legislature, Jim Green, Richmond, Richmond, said: “We must acknowledge that we are all equal to dignity and rights. We are also biologically beautiful and scientifically undeniable. The power of a girl is celebrated.

Rap. Emily Devendorf, D. Lensing, spoke against the resolution: “I want you to think about what it means to be a child. Find out who you are trying to find a place to belong. Learning confidence through the support of your colleagues and teachers.

“I know it’s a quirky child and it is lonely. I know what our non -binary legislator is and is isolated and unhealthy. This resolution is not about justice. It is not about women’s sports safety. It is not about safety because there is no danger.”

A copy of the resolution will be sent to Trump.

Democrats who supported the resolution are: