FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky's Senate has passed a controversial bill regarding transgender athletes.
SB 83 would ban trans girls from playing on girls' sports teams in Kentucky middle and high schools. Bill sponsor Repubican Senator Robby Mills says those assigned male at birth have athletic advantages over girls. Opponents argue the bill is unnecessary, adding similar legislation in other states has been struck down by the courts.
The measure passed 27-8. It now heads over to the House for consideration.
Senator Max Wise of Campbellsville, KY is in favor of the trans ban....
Story courtesy of KNN (Kentucky News Network)
