North Dakota lawmakers weigh bill that would limit transgender athletes
Backers of the bill have pitched it as needed legislation to protect fair competition for women athletes in the face of shifting national norms, while state LGBTQ advocacy groups have denounced it as an attack on transgender North Dakotans. Written By: Adam Willis | ×
Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, testifies on behalf of his bill limiting gender crossover in high school and college sports on Monday, Jan. 25. Adam Willis / The Forum
BISMARCK A bill that would bar high school and collegiate transgender athletes from competing in North Dakota sports under their identifying gender prompted marathon testimony from backers and opponents on Monday, Jan. 25.
North Dakota Bill Aimed At Transgender Athletes
Every North Dakota legislature session, there always seems to be a few controversial bills. There s one in particular this year, that is sure to stir the pot.
There s a House Bill floating around the state legislature aimed at transgender athletes. The bill would prohibit transgender students from participating in the high school sport for their gender identity.
According to an article on Valley New Live, House Bill 1298 says, Any entity that receives public funding from the state is not allowed to let anyone participate on an athletic team that’s exclusively for males or females. Rather, participants can only play on the teams that match the gender on a person’s original birth certificate at the time of birth.
The bill, introduced by Rep. Ben Koppelman, would effectively block transgender students in North Dakota from competing in most sports under their identifying gender.
Delvin Graeme Easton, 87
Delvin Graeme Easton, 87, of Williston, ND passed away on December 9, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck due to complications of pneumonia and COVID-19.
In keeping with Delâs wishes, cremation has taken place and interment will be in Beulah in the spring of 2021. Friends are welcome to watch Delâs celebration of life, which will be live streamed at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Rev. Jeanne Madsen will officiate.
Friends are welcome to sign a register book on Friday, December 18, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home in Williston. In lieu of flowers and gifts, please consider a donation to the Williston Coyote Foundation in Delâs name.
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following is a news release issued by Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson.
“Earlier this week, the North Dakota High School Activities Association revised the capacity limits to match North Dakota’s Smart Restart for Large Group Gatherings.
Johnson said following consultation with our local health team and school board, Valley City Public Schools has made the decision to continue limiting attendance to 50 spectators between December 14, 2020 thru January 15, 2021. This decision
will be re-evaluated with our local health team during the week of January 11-15, 2021.
Each Valley City Public School participating student will receive two wristbands that they will be able to share with parents and family members. The wristbands will allow entrance into the event, but will not cover the cost of admission. No visiting team spectators will be allowed to attend.