LAGOP: Let The Override Session Begin!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2021

(Baton Rouge, LA)- Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed Senator Beth Mizell's "Fairness in Women’s Sports Act," which would have protected thousands of female athletes in Louisiana from being forced to compete against biological males in athletic events.

This action perfectly illustrates this Democrat governor's lack of common sense regarding the difference between male and female anatomy. It also shows his tone deaf disregard for our daughters, who could be seriously injured or face the loss of academic aid and recognition of their achievements. This is not a difficult idea to understand: Biological men should participate in male sports, and biological women should participate in female sports. 

As Governor Edwards voted the bill, he remarked, "We should be looking for more ways to unite rather than divide," yet he willfully ignored the bill's bipartisan support among our state legislators, as well as the bill's support from the great majority of Louisianans.

This is yet another clear example of Governor Edwards putting politics over people.

Call your state senator TODAY at (225) 342-2040 and urge him/her to support a veto override session.

Call your state representative TODAY at (225) 342-6945 and urge him/her to support a veto override session. 

Our daughters are counting on your support.