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Kentucky Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Trans Women & Girls from School Sports Teams

HeadlineApr 07, 2022

Kentucky Democratic Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that would ban transgender women and girls from school sports teams that align with their gender identity. The bill is modeled after similar anti-trans laws enacted in 12 other states. Republicans, who dominate Kentucky’s Legislature, are poised to override Governor Beshear’s veto with a simple majority in both chambers.

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