Pa. House passes bill banning transgender females from competing in women's sports [View all]

A bill to ban transgender females from competing in girls and women’s sports passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday.

The legislation passed on a 115-84 bipartisan vote. It now goes to the Senate for consideration, which has a similar bill that was approved by its education committee on Monday.

However, Gov. Tom Wolf has made it clear that he will veto the bill. He has said it discriminates and his spokeswoman called it disturbing and dangerous.

“Transgender individuals should know that they belong, that they are valued and that their participation in activities is welcomed,” Wolf spokeswoman Rachel Kostelac said.

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