Stand With Women Act Passes

(LINCOLN, Neb.) — After one hour of debate, Nebraska lawmakers voted 33-16 to pass LB 89, the “Stand With Women Act,” through the final round of debate. From the bill’s introduction to the committee hearing, and all three rounds of floor debate, Nebraska Family Alliance has been a proud proponent of LB 89 to ensure fairness in girls’ sports. 

The “Stand With Women Act” addresses growing concerns from parents and athletes. Allowing males to compete in female sports robs girls of opportunities and achievements they’ve worked hard to attain.

Preserving fairness, safety, and opportunities for women and girls are values that all Nebraskans can come together and support. 

“Participation in sports provides girls in Nebraska with invaluable opportunities, friendships, and character development,” said Elizabeth Nunnally, Advocacy & Engagement Coordinator for Nebraska Family Alliance. “LB 89 ensures that those opportunities and experiences are not taken away by men. We are grateful that our state senators have chosen this common-sense approach to protect the safety of women and girls in Nebraska.”

NFA Executive Director Nate Grasz added, “Across the country, girls have lost scholarships, missed championship titles, and suffered serious injuries because they were forced to compete against men. This is unfair and dangerous, and we applaud our senators for stepping up to preserve fairness and opportunities for women and girls in Nebraska.”

The “Stand With Women Act” upholds the integrity of athletic competition by establishing simple, sex-specific standards to safeguard the rights, opportunities, and safety of women and girls in Nebraska. LB 89 now heads to Governor Pillen’s desk to be signed into law.