Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony recently held a rally in Carson City celebrating girls and women in sports while also addressing the issue of transgender athletes participating in team sports. The event, which was moved indoors due to safety concerns, highlighted the need for a level playing field based on hard work and dedication rather than politics or policies. This comes after President Trump signed an executive order banning transgender women from competing in female sports, a move supported by rally attendees.
State legislators, including Sen. Carrie Buck and Assembly member Bert Gurr, are proposing bills to ban transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports. Buck’s Senate Bill 112 would allow trans athletes to participate in co-ed sports and enable students to file civil action against schools allowing trans girls to compete in girls team sports. Gurr is also working on similar legislation.
On the other hand, State Sen. James Ohrenschall has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 171, to enact a shield law to protect the transgender community seeking gender-affirming care in Nevada. This bill aims to provide added protections for those seeking healthcare and the providers performing the care.
The lieutenant governor’s task force to protect women’s sports has faced concerns about the use of state resources. Anthony clarified that the task force is composed of volunteers and not state employees, though some employees have assisted. Despite differing views on transgender rights in sports, legislators are working towards finding a balance between fairness and inclusivity.
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