INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity drew hours of testimony at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday as lawmakers considered whether to move the legislation forward.
Legislators in the Senate education committee weighed the ban on Wednesday after the House advanced the bill last month, largely along party lines.
Senators did not vote on the measure, but a committee vote could take place next week.
Opponents testified that the bill is unconstitutional, sexist and bigoted, emphasizing that it targets already vulnerable transgender Hoosier youth.
Latest Stories
-
What to expect in Indiana's state primaries
Half of Indiana’s 50 state Senate seats and all 100 state House seats are up for election in 2026. Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers.
IMPD arrests murder suspect in September shooting
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested a murder suspect Sunday after an eight-month investigation.
2026 Indiana Primary Election Results
Here are the results for the May 2026 Primary election results in Indianapolis. See who won each race.
North Indianapolis neighborhood reels after fatal shooting involving youths
Residents of a north Indianapolis neighborhood where an early Sunday morning shooting left a woman dead say they’re shocked at the incident, as the neighborhood is typically peaceful.
