Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Reps. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) in your coverage of Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday voting to override the governor's veto of House Enrolled Act 1041, which protects the integrity of girls' sports. House Enrolled Act 1041 ensures biological males do not compete in K-12 girls' sports. The vote came as part of a one-day technical corrections session, where lawmakers can take up any vetoes and fix technical errors in laws passed during the prior session. Indiana will join at least 16 other states that have similar laws on the books protecting female sports:
STATEHOUSE (May 25, 2022) – "I will always treasure watching my granddaughters play sports, and with this new law we hope to protect those opportunities for Hoosier girls to compete. This will ensure fair competition so that female athletes don't miss out on scholarships or spots on their teams," said State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield).
"Today, the legislature acted to protect Hoosier girls who want to play sports in a fair environment. This law ensures an equal playing field for female athletes now and in the future," said State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown).
Click here to view House Enrolled Act 1041, which will take effect on July 1, 2022. In Indiana, a gubernatorial veto can be overridden with a constitutional majority vote in both chambers, and the bill becomes a law without the governor's signature.
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State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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