Debate continued, on Feb. 9, 2024, over a proposed “West Virginia Women’s Bill of Rights” that has been criticized by many who say it would add no substantial rights for women in the state. The purpose of House Bill 5243 is to bring clarity, certainty, and uniformity to the state s laws regarding sex discrimination, gender equality, and benefits or services specifically provided to males and females, according to the text of the bill. As a statutory construction bill, definitions set forth in the legislation would be applied across West Virginia state code.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order establishing a “Women’s Bill of Rights,” which defines male and female identities according to certain physical characteristics. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor discusses the potential implications for intersex people, and a student athlete shares her reaction to the order.
Former championship swimmer-turned-women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines said the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX will take away female athletes’ right to safety and respect.
SB 180 is receiving backlash from transgender rights organizations, and Kansas Legal Services, who say they re worried about how this new law will impact the safety and privacy of Kansas residents who