BREAKING: Governor Jim Pillen (R-NE) Signs The Stand With Women Act, Bans Transgenders From Playing In Womens Sports – Office Of The Governor
Surrounded by state senators, supporters, and female athletes, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB89 into law Wednesday. The Stand With Women Act, introduced on his behalf by Sen. Kathleen Kauth, requires that students in K-12 and postsecondary school participate in sports teams that correspond to their biological sex, as defined in law.
“We cannot ignore that girls and women have the right to a level playing field when it comes to sports,” said Gov. Pillen. “Otherwise, we are denying them opportunities to compete and win, earn scholarships, and develop their own athletic abilities. LB89 ensures they are protected. It codifies my executive order of August 2023 – establishing a Women’s Bill of Rights — and it also aligns with President Trump’s executive order issued in February.”
Husker volleyball player Rebekah Allick added, “I’m just really grateful to be surrounded by independent and individual thinkers. Again, this is not a political matter. This is common sense. We are trying to defend reality.”
Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls’ sports.