West Virginia Governor signs Riley Gaines Act into law

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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.

Key Points

  • The bill passed with strong support in both the Senate and House
  • Inspired by a protest against a transgender student athlete in a sporting event
  • Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines praised the legislation for protecting women's spaces

Pros

  • Protects women's spaces and privacy
  • Reaffirms the meanings of sex, male, and female in state law

Cons

  • May be seen as discriminatory towards transgender individuals
  • Could lead to legal challenges regarding gender identity rights