Still, 23 states do not have such a law, and 19 of those states actively allow transgender athletes in girls' sports.The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation.Fox News Digital reached out to the governor's offices in all 23 states with questions about where they stand after the ruling.NEWSOM'S OFFICE RESPONDS TO SCOTUS RULING ON WOMEN'S SPORTS AS CALIFORNIA FACES ONGOING TRANS ATHLETE WAVECalifornia Democratic Gov.
Gavin Newsom has come out strongly against a proposed state billionaire tax while pushing a similar national tax.(Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)California has strong state laws (specifically AB 1266) that explicitly protect the rights of transgender students to participate in school programs and athletic teams consistent with their gender identity.
They have been in place for over a decade.Gov.Gavin Newsom's office said the Supreme Court ruling will not impact California's current setup."The Supreme Court’s decision does not affect California’s laws.
The state remains committed to ensuring every Californian, including the LGBTQ community, is met with dignity and respect," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital.A source within Newsom's office provided Fox News Digital a bulleted list titled "As a Governor, Governor Newsom has the strongest record in the country on protecting and expanding transgender rights."The list included several bragging points, including "making it easier to update gender markers on official documents," and "appointed multiple trans judges."The list concludes by pointing out, "California is one of 22 states that have laws requiring transgender students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.California passed this law in 2013 (AB 1266) and it was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown."California is currently being sued by President Donald Trump's Department of Justice after...