House Bill 6 - The "Save Women's Sports Act"
Ohio House Bill 6 is discriminatory legislation that would prevent transgender women and girls from competing in school sports at the high school and collegiate levels. It was introduced by Representative Jenna Powell.
H.B. 6 was voted out of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. It now moves on to the House floor for a full vote (date tbd). Contact the Ohio House of Representatives and tell them to vote NO on this harmful legislation.
Ohio House Bill 6 is discriminatory legislation that would prevent transgender women and girls from competing in school sports at the high school and collegiate levels. It was introduced by Representative Jenna Powell.
H.B. 6 was voted out of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. It now moves on to the House floor for a full vote (date tbd). Contact the Ohio House of Representatives and tell them to vote NO on this harmful legislation.
What are the facts?
According to the Center for American Progress, the benefits socially, emotionally, and psychologically for LGBTQ+ youth participating in sports is lifesaving.
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"Ohio High School Athletics Association - which oversees about 400,000 student-athletes each year across the state -already has rules in place to accommodate transgender athletes competing at the high school level."
- The Buckeye Flame |