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House sustains veto on HB 396 after hours of debate over biological classification
Summary
Lawmakers debated HB 396, a measure to confine certain classifications to 'biological sex.' Supporters said it protects fair competition and safety in some athletics; critics warned the bill is vague and risks privacy and litigation. The House failed to override the governor's veto.
The House considered the governor's veto of House Bill 396, a short statutory change that would limit some discrimination and classification rules to an individual's "biological" sex in narrowly described situations. Supporters described the bill as protecting fairness in sports and sex-segregated facilities; Representative Howell (floor recognition noted) urged…
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