(Headline USA) The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday gave final legislative approval to a bill that prevents transgender “girls” from playing on female sports teams.
The decision came after the highly controversial win of Lia Thomas, a man who transitioned and won the NCAA women’s championship for the 500 meter freestyle.
No one cares that “Lia” Thomas is trans.
We care that Thomas is destroying women’s swimming for actual women.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) March 21, 2022
I don’t know why anyone thinks it’s stunning and brave for Lia Thomas to compete against girls. It’s selfish and totally unfair.
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) March 19, 2022
The Senate passed the bill Thursday on a 37-7 vote, mostly along party lines with Republicans in support.
It passed the House last year and now heads to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is expected to sign it.
The bill is one of several measures being considered by the Oklahoma Legislature this year on LGBT issues.
Another bill passed on Friday would prohibit Oklahoma from issuing birth certificates with a nonbinary designation.
That measure now heads to the House for consideration.
Adapted from reporting by the Associated Press.
