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Michigan House passes bills restricting participation of transgender athletes in K‑12 sports; votes split largely along party lines
Summary
The Legislature passed a package of bills including House Bill 4066 and House Bill 4469 that change rules governing participation in female sports and amend the Elliott Larson Civil Rights Act; House votes were 58–46 and 59–45, respectively, after extended floor debate.
The Michigan House of Representatives approved a package of bills on May 22 that would restrict participation in girls' and women's athletics and amend the Elliott Larson Civil Rights Act. House Bill 4066 passed on a recorded vote of 58–46; House Bill 4469 passed on a recorded vote of 59–45. Both bills were moved to immediate effect on the floor during the same session.
Supporters framed the bills as protections for female athletes. Representative Wolford, the sponsor for at least one bill in the package, cited international reporting and testimony from athletes who said trophies and opportunities had been lost to competitors who were biological males. "We know for a fact…
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