New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu has joined 24 other states in signing legislation barring biological males from playing in girls’ sports.
The new law bans trans-identified athletes in grades five through 12 from playing on teams that do not align with their gender identity as indicated on their birth certificates.
The bill passed by the Republican-led Legislature would require schools to designate all teams as either girls, boys or coed, with eligibility determined based on students’ birth certificates “or other evidence.” Supporters of the legislation said they wanted to protect girls from being injured by larger and stronger transgender athletes.
Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it “ensures fairness and safety in women’s sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions.” It takes effect in 30 days.
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