Contentious debate over HB 267, the ‘Riley Gaines Act,’ and its effects on hate‑crimes code
The committee discussed House Bill 267, titled the Riley Gaines Act, which would replace the word “gender” in code with a defined statutory term and restrict access to certain female‑designated athletic spaces; members questioned whether the changes would unintentionally narrow hate‑crimes protections for transgender victims.
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The author presented House Bill 267, the Riley Gaines Act, saying it would codify a Georgia High School Association rule and a recent executive order, protect female athletes’ changing spaces and teams, and replace the word “gender” in code with a defined statutory term.
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