- Chris Mosier
States with new anti-trans sports laws
Updated: Apr 26, 2022
As of May 11, 2021, the following states have laws that would prevent trans youth from participating in sports with their peers:
Alabama
Arkansas
Idaho (enacted in 2020 session)
Mississippi
Montana
South Dakota - via Executive Order
Tennessee
West Virginia
Each of the states above made laws applying to K-12 participation. However, the following state laws apply to college student athletes:
Arkansas
Idaho (enacted in 2020 session)
Mississippi
West Virginia
Legislative sessions are winding down, but there are several more states that may pass laws before the end of the 2021 sessions.