The Florida legislature has recently taken votes on bills that address transgender high school students and their ability to participate in sports. House Bill 1475 and Senate Bill 2012 were both put forward specifying that students could participate in sports based upon their biological gender assigned at birth. As to be expected, there was significant debate from both side. Proponents claimed the bills afforded protection to athletes from physical /athletic advantages that some transgender athletes would have. Opponents claimed the bills are discriminatory and perpetuate exclusion from mainstream social activities for the transgender community.
Regardless, the points may be moot as both bills have died in their respective chambers with both the House and Senate Bill stalling in Rules on 4/30/21. While there were sufficient votes amongst members, the stalling is something that can be revisited at a later time.
For more details, please go here:
www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=72710
www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/2012
Regardless, the points may be moot as both bills have died in their respective chambers with both the House and Senate Bill stalling in Rules on 4/30/21. While there were sufficient votes amongst members, the stalling is something that can be revisited at a later time.
For more details, please go here:
www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=72710
www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/2012
