N.C. Trans Athlete Bill Awaits Governor's Decision as Advocates, Critics Debate Its Necessity

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A North Carolina bill that would ban transgender girls from playing on female sports teams in middle school, high school and college is awaiting the governor's decision, as advocates and critics debate the necessity of the bill and how it may impact young athletes in the state.

Democratic state Sen. Julie Mayfield, who represents Asheville, told the Asheville Citizen Times on Monday that it is very likely this bill becomes law. North Carolina will then join 22 other states in banning transgender students from playing in sports that are consistent with their gender identity, according to the LGBTQ Movement Advancement Project.

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