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?
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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 |
