Assemblymember Kate Sanchez stated, "Young women who have spent years training... are now being forced to compete against individuals with undeniable biological advantages." This reflects her belief that allowing transgender girls to compete undermines the efforts of cisgender female athletes.
Chris Ward, chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, criticized the bill, saying, "We are surprised the Assembly member introduced her first bill targeting a very small, vulnerable population... rather than... affordability, housing, and more that are impacting Californians." This highlights the controversy around prioritizing transgender issues over pressing societal needs.
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