Sen. Hutton: Applauds Supreme Court decision protecting fairness in girls’ and women’s sports

BROOKFIELD – State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming that states may preserve girls’ and women’s athletic competition based on biological sex, holding that such laws are consistent with both Title IX and the Constitution.

“This is a victory for fairness and common sense, but most importantly it’s a victory for girls and young women in athletics. They deserve the opportunity to compete on a safe, level playing field, and this ruling confirms that states can provide sensible protections.

“Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. That’s precisely why we have a responsibility to protect the fairness and integrity of girls’ athletics for the vast majority of young women who simply want the chance to compete under equal conditions and earn accolades, win championships and make lifelong memories.

“Wisconsin had the opportunity to provide these protections. Unfortunately, Governor Evers chose to veto widely supported legislation that would have ensured athletic teams and locker rooms designated for girls and women were reserved for biological females. This week’s ruling confirms that those protections are not only reasonable, but constitutionally sound.

“I remain committed to preserving the integrity of women’s sports and hope this decision encourages Wisconsin to revisit legislation to provide those protections next session.”