Indiana Lawmakers Override Gov. Holcomb’s Veto Of Transgender Sports Bill

(5-24-22) The Indiana House voted today to override House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1041… the “Transgender Sports Bill” with 67 in favor and 28 against, the Senate followed suit in a vote of 32-to-15. All that was needed was simple majority needed in both chambers to override the veto.

Today, legislators successfully voted to override the governor's veto and protect the integrity of girls' sports. This new law prohibits biological males from competing on girls' K-12 sports teams. Learn more: https://t.co/kijQHmkY09 pic.twitter.com/nqhZzhwgOD

— Indiana House Republicans (@INHouseGOP) May 24, 2022

Before the dust had settled the ACLU of Indiana had filed a lawsuit challenging HEA 1041. The suit was filed immediately followed by the legislature’s override of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto.

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The lawsuit lists as plaintiff a 10-year-old transgender girl who plays on a school girls’ softball team. It is filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.