Participation statistics from Nassau County Parks and Recreation Department

Nassau County Enacts Transgender Sports Ban in 12-5 Vote, Faces Lawsuit

Jul 15, 2024, 05:44 PM

Nassau County has enacted a law banning transgender women and girls from participating in women's sports at county-run parks and facilities. The bill, which bans biological men from competing in women's sports, passed along party lines with a 12-5 vote, supported by the Republican majority. The legislation has sparked controversy and legal action. New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County and County Executive Bruce Blakeman, arguing that the law is discriminatory and violates state anti-discrimination statutes.