Bill would ban transgender athletes from girls' teams in organized school sports

In Jefferson City, a State Senator has introduced a bill that would ban transgender athletes from taking part on girls' teams in organized school sports.

The  "Save Women's Sports Act" was introduced by State Sen. Justin Brown of the Senate's 16th District.

Under the bill, anyone not assigned female at  birth would be prevented from “sports or athletic competitions, tournaments, and games intended for individuals under the age of nineteen” for girls’ teams at schools.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association has had its current policy on transgender participation in sports in effect since 2012. 

That policy requires an application to be approved for such individuals to play.