S.B. 1, also known as the "Riley Gaines Act of 2025," passed the Georgia General Assembly on Monday. (Getty Images)
The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's desk, and he is expected to sign the legislation. The measure was a priority for House Speaker Jon Burns and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, both of whom are Republicans.
"The General Assembly sent a clear message—biological men are not welcome in girls’ sports or spaces here in Georgia," Burns said, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.
Jones said the General Assembly "made a historic step toward achieving a critical goal for this session, the protection of women’s sports," according to the outlet.
"I want to thank all of the brave women and girls who shared their personal stories and helped shape this legislation," Jones continued. "Their courage is commendable and ensures that the rights of female athletes are preserved and protected by law. I look forward to standing with Gov. Brian Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns and female athletes with their families around the state when the ‘Riley Gaines Act of 2025’ is signed into law."
Burt Jones said the General Assembly "made a historic step toward achieving a critical goal for this session, the protection of women’s sports." (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)
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More than 25 other states already prohibit biological males from participating in girls' sports.
The measure was passed on Transgender Day of Visibility, in which transgender people and their supporters march and hold community gatherings and rallies against legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people.
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