STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently supported a bill authored by State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) to protect women's sports at the collegiate level.
House Bill 1041 would ensure that biological men cannot compete in female sports at the post-secondary level in the state of Indiana. This legislation aligns with an executive order at the federal level signed by President Donald Trump last month, which Rep. Davis was invited to attend for her leadership on this issue at the state level.
"Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes," Davis said. "Biological differences impact athletic performance, and this bill helps maintain a level playing field. I'm grateful to my colleagues in the House for advancing this legislation, and I look forward to seeing it continue to move through the process."
Davis authored House Enrolled Act 1041 during the 2022 legislative session, which prohibited biological men from participating in female sports in K-12 schools.
House Bill 1041 passed the House Education Committee in a vote of 12 to 1, before passing the full House of Representatives. It now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
To learn more about the bill and follow session, visit iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) represents House District 58,
which includes a portion of Johnson County.
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