California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Monday the “Youth Sports Act for All” bill that prompts the creation of a commission to study youth sports equity, drawing sharp Republican accusations that it’s a backdoor tactic to expand transgender athletes in girls’ sports, the New York Post reported.
The legislation is intended to study inequities in youth athletics, but Republicans warn the measure, AB 749, is a veiled attempt to weaken protections for girls’ sports.
Under the new law, the state’s Health and Human Services secretary must convene a blue ribbon commission to explore the feasibility of a centralized entity to regulate youth sports and recommend reforms to access and safety.
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