Ohio Republicans Pass Bill Protecting Women's Sports from Trans Athletes, as Democrats Attempt to Disrupt Proceedings

Raymond Wolfe : Jun 28, 2021
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"Across our country, female athletes are currently losing scholarships, opportunities, medals and training opportunities." -State Rep. Jena Powell

(Columbus, OH) — [LifeSiteNews.com] Ohio is the latest state moving to protect sex-based standards against transgender ideology after Republicans in the Ohio House of Representatives passed new sports regulations on Thursday. (Screengrab image)

House lawmakers yesterday approved Senate Bill 187, which allows college athletes to profit from their "name, image, and likeness" (NIL). Just beforehand, however, Republicans amended the bill to add a section banning biological males from competing against females in high school and college sports, according to local news reports. 

Rep. Jena Powell, R-Arcanum, introduced the amendment Thursday night, sending the Ohio House into chaos as Democrats banged on their desks and tried to disrupt proceedings... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here 

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