The Nassau County Legislature has passed a controversial bill banning transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports teams at county-run facilities on Long Island. The measure, approved by a 12-5 vote, restricts trans girls and women from sports venues unless they compete on teams matching their birth gender or on coed teams. The legislation has sparked significant debate, with supporters arguing it preserves fairness in women's sports, while opponents, including Rep. Ritchie, label it discriminatory and harmful to LGBTQ+ youth. The bill was endorsed by former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner, who is transgender. This law follows a previous ban that was thrown out in court.
The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature voted 12-5 on Monday to bar trans athletes from playing at county-owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams. https://t.co/oMwLd7fTas
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New York’s Nassau County has passed a law to ban women’s and girl’s sports teams from using sports facilities in the county on Long Island unless they exclude transgender girls and women from playing. https://t.co/oiP30J2IsT
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#Developing: Nassau County lawmakers approved a ban on transgender athletes competing in women's and girl's sports. @McLoganTV reports. https://t.co/crf9Ld0JYe
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Banning transgender athletes from women’s sports is deeply discriminatory and dangerous. LGBTQ+ youth are particularly vulnerable to such destructive social ostracism. We must stand against this hateful legislation and in defense of the safety and inclusion of LGBTQ+ Americans. https://t.co/dSnLdMnKiG
BREAKING NEWS: Nassau Legislature passes bill to ban transgender women from competing on female sports teams at county-run facilities. #news12 #nassausportsban #nassaucounty #longisland #breakingnews #sportsban #BruceBlakeman https://t.co/hCQMOas5YB https://t.co/aX4OzbFhhL
Only women belong in women’s sports. Trans “women” are men. Trans “women” do not belong in women’s sports. #SaveWomensSports
Nassau County Legislature to vote on bill banning transgender athletes from female sports teams https://t.co/lM50qOpcoQ https://t.co/wfsibWfNVu
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This is a cowardly attack. For those who disagree with our position that women's sports is for women---why not participate in an open and civilized debate instead of hiding behind this criminal act? @icons_women @IWF @iChampionWomen https://t.co/DoJW3vKwne