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Below is an explanation of the bills that are trying to prevent transgender athletes from participating in high school, and in some cases, college and elementary school sports. When possible, we've provided a list of emails or links to contact lawmakers. In some cases, we can provide a script to make it easy. You can copy and paste or add your own thoughts.
Each time a bill is heard and voted on, lawmakers consider the outreach from constituents and others who write in to express support or opposition to a bill. Writing and calling lawmakers does make a difference.
For current timely calls to action, look for the "Take Action" posts here.
For more information on including transgender and nonbinary athletes in sports, including reading materials to help your understanding, go here.
CURRENT TOTALS (May 28, 2026)
29 states ban transgender students from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity.
27 are by state law. 2 states ban trans athletes by state policy or regulations (Alaska & Virginia).
25 states ban transgender students in college from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.
State | Date | K-12 | College | Trans boys | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee | March 26, 2021 | 5-12 | College | Explicitly allows trans boys to play with boys (college); Total ban for trans boys (5-12) | |
Arkansas | March 25, 2021 | K-12 | College | Not mentioned | |
Mississippi | March 11, 2021 | K-12 | College | Not mentioned | |
Idaho | March 30, 2020 | K-12 | College | Not mentioned |