Indiana Considers Expanding Transgender Athlete Ban to Collegiate Women’s Sports
Indiana is considering House Bill 1041 to ban transgender women and girls from participating in collegiate women's sports, expanding on a 2022 law that restricts transgender girls in K-12 athletics.
Published on April 4, 2025
Indiana lawmakers are considering House Bill 1041, a proposal that would extend the state’s existing ban on transgender girls in K-12 sports (enacted in 2022) to the collegiate level. Supporters argue that the bill is necessary to maintain fairness and safety in women’s sports by ensuring that only biological females compete on female teams.
Recent developments, including press releases from state representatives and coverage from sources such as Axios Indianapolis (April 3, 2025) and the Indiana Capital Chronicle (February 2025), indicate that the proposal is moving through legislative committees with bipartisan support. The bill, which also outlines grievance procedures for alleged violations, aligns with similar executive orders and reflects a broader national debate over transgender rights in athletics.