West Virginia Governor signs Riley Gaines Act into law

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed the Riley Gaines Act into law, which protects women's spaces and codifies sex-based terms like 'male' and 'female' into the state law. The bill reaffirms the meanings of sex, male, and female in state law, and preserves women's private facilities for the sole use of women to prevent abuse and violence.

West Virginia Governor signs Riley Gaines Act into Law

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed the Riley Gaines Act into law, which defines 'man' and 'woman' in state law, aiming to protect women's sports and private facilities. The bill passed with overwhelming support from the GOP-majority chambers.

Legislation on Transgender Athletes in Georgia

Georgia House passed bill named after women's sports advocate Riley Gaines to bar transgender-identifying male athletes from competing against women and girls. Democrats mostly voted against the bill while Republicans supported it. Similar laws exist in 25 other states. President Trump issued an executive order on the same topic.

Legislation on transgender athletes in sports

The Georgia House passed the "Riley Gaines Act" to prohibit transgender athletes from competing against biological girls and women. The bill aims to maintain fair competition in women's sports.