Missouri House Approves Bill Extending Transgender Ban on Youth Sports

Missouri House approves bill extending transgender ban on youth sports

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a dozen bills this week, including a measure that would permanently extend the expiration date for a controversial transgender law.

Bill to make transgender athlete ban permanent passes Missouri House

The Missouri House on Thursday passed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Brian Seitz, a Branson Republican, that would remove a sunset on the state's law barring transgender athletes from competing according to their gender identity. He is showing speaking a March 2025 House debate (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).The Missouri House passed a bill along party lines Thursday that would remove the expiration date on the state’s restrictions f…

Missouri House passes permanent ban on transgender athletes, despite few cases in state

Missouri currently bans trans athletes through the collegiate level from playing on teams that align with their gender identity, but the law expires in 2027. Republicans want to make it permanent, but Democrats argue it could invite scrutiny of young girls' bodies.

Missouri House passes permanent ban on trans athletes in school sports

The Missouri House passed a bill permanently extending its ban on transgender athletes competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity. The athletics ban comes two weeks after the Missouri House permanently extended its ban on ...