The South Carolina House of Representatives passed the ‘Save Women’s Sports Bill’ 82-28 on Tuesday
Democrats proposed 1,000 amendments to the bill, but only one passed, which would allow girl’s wrestling teams in high schools
If the bill passes in the state Senate, it will require athletes to compete as the gender they are assigned to at birth, not the gender they identify as
Many stated tried to pass bills banning transgender athletes in 2021, as the topic gained traction after UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, 22, made headlines
If the bill passes, South Carolina will join the dozen other states with similar legislation
The NCAA recently said it would bar states with anti-trans laws from hosting championships
Governor Henry McMaster said the organization ‘ought to mind their own business’
