Note to the press: Please include the following statements from Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) on House Republicans' plan to override the governor's veto of House Enrolled Act 1041 when the legislature convenes on May 24 for technical corrections day. Davis authored the legislation protecting girls' sports and is a former Division I college athlete.
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2022) – "The fundamental goal of this legislation is to protect competition in girls' sports, and House Republicans will vote to override this veto when lawmakers meet again on May 24. This issue continues to be in the national spotlight and for good reason as women have worked hard for equal opportunities on the playing field – and that's exactly what they deserve," said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers).
"The goal of House Enrolled Act 1041 is to maintain fair competition and integrity in girls' sports in Indiana. Hoosier female athletes deserve the opportunity to win and lose on a level playing field. Despite being equal, biological males and biological females both possess different genetic strengths and weaknesses. Because of these differences, biological girls should compete with girls and biological boys should compete with boys. This commonsense legislation would protect athletic opportunities for Hoosier girls right now and into the future. This bill is especially important as we mark the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX giving women athletes the right to an equal opportunity in sports. Hoosier girls deserve better and that's why I look forward to taking action to override this veto," said State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland).
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents House District 37,
which includes portions of Hamilton County and Fishers.
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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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