Louisiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban

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Calling the legislation discriminatory and a "solution in search of a problem that does not exist in Louisiana," Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards on Tuesday vetoed Senate Bill 156, which would have barred transgender girls and women from participating on sports teams that match their gender identity.

As reported by The Advocate of Baton Rouge, the measure passed the Senate 29-6 and the House 78-19 — margins wide enough to override a governor's veto. However, the Legislature has never in its history called itself back to Baton Rouge for a special veto override session.

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