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Governor Gianforte Statement on Montana Supreme Court Enabling Men in Women’s Sports
Gov. Gianforte: Far left undermining the integrity of women’s sports
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today issued the following statement after the Montana Supreme Court ruled to allow biological men to compete in women’s sports:
“I am deeply disappointed in the Montana Supreme Court for enabling biological men to compete in women’s sports. This decision degrades and humiliates female athletes who have worked and trained hard to excel in their sports. Girls and women should compete against each other, not against boys and men.
“From the Biden administration’s recent revision of Title IX to our Montana Supreme Court’s ruling, the far left is undermining the integrity of women’s sports. In Montana, we’re committed to fairness in women’s sports and will continue to defend our daughters and granddaughters from unfair competition.”
In May 2021, the governor was proud to sign into law the House Bill 112 that would ban transgender athletes from competing as the gender they identify with in college sports.
In October 2023, the governor joined eight governors in calling on the National Collegiate Athletics Association to guarantee fair competition for women and girls in women’s sports.