Watch: Gov. Stitt signs “Save Women’s Sports Act” into law

Governor Kevin Stitt made it official on Wednesday with legislation banning transgender girls from competing in women’s sports.

Stitt signed the bill, also known as the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” with current and former athletes standing behind him.

“This bill – the Save Women’s Sports Act – is common sense,” Stitt said inside the Blue Room at the State Capitol. “When it comes to sports and athletics, girls should compete against girls. Boys should compete against boys.”

He continued, “And let’s be very clear: That’s all this bill says. It says: Athletic teams designated for “females,” “women” or “girls” shall not be open to students of the male sex. And what we are trying to accomplish here is very simple. We are protecting women’s sports. We are ensuring a level playing field for female athletes who work hard.”