Supporters of SB 83 like Representative Ryan Dotson who is sponsoring the bill say the legislation is needed to protect girls’ sports and prevent unfair advantages.
Opponents argued that while the bill covers student athletes through the college level, it only applies to kids in grades six through eight because the KHSAA already has their own regulations regarding transgender athletes and the NCAA sets the rules at the college level.
The bill passed but because it was amended in the House, it needs to go back to the Senate for approval before it will land on the Governor’s desk.
