On Friday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 99, prohibiting the prescription of puberty-blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries to minors for the purposes of attempting to change their sex. Montana is now the 17th state to restrict these procedures in some capacity. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the … Read more
Today, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed HB 1254, banning the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures on minors for the purposes of “changing” their sex. Sixteen states have now acted to restrict these procedures in some capacity for children. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the … Read more
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, by a 219-203 vote. The legislation would prohibit educational institutions receiving federal funding from allowing biological males to compete in female athletics. The movement to defend the integrity of women’s sports has picked up substantial … Read more
Yesterday, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed HB 1249 and HB 1489, prohibiting biological males from participating in female athletics at the K-12 and collegiate levels, respectively. North Dakota is now the 21st state to protect the integrity of women’s sports in law. The signing comes less than a week after the Biden administration announced … Read more
Today, the Kansas legislature overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of HB 2238, which prohibits biological males from competing in female athletics at the K-12 and collegiate levels. Kansas is now the 20th state to pass a law protecting women’s sports. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the following statement applauding … Read more
Today, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 480, banning the prescription to minors of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for the purpose of attempting to change their sex. Indiana is the 15th state to act to ban child sex changes in some capacity. Holcomb is also the third Republican governor to sign a … Read more
Yesterday, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed H71, banning the performance of sex change procedures on minors. The legislation prohibits the prescription of puberty blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for the purposes of attempting to alter a child’s sex. Idaho is now the 14th state to take action to restrict these procedures in some capacity. … Read more
Yesterday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed HB 2007, legislation addressing the issue of sex-change procedures, including drugs and surgeries, being offered to minors. Although the bill purported to restrict these procedures, it allows for the continued prescription of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors as long as two medical professionals and the minors’ … Read more
Today, the Kentucky legislature overrode the veto of Governor Andy Beshear to pass SB 150, banning the prescription of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries to minors for the purposes of sex transition. Kentucky is the 13th state to take action to restrict these procedures in some capacity. The bill also strengthens protections for parental … Read more
Today, the Kentucky legislature overrode the veto of Governor Andy Beshear to pass SB 150, banning the prescription of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries to minors for the purposes of sex transition. Kentucky is the 13th state to take action to restrict these procedures in some capacity. The bill also strengthens protections for parental … Read more