Kansas anti-trans bill could lead to ‘genital inspections’ of kids

Trans women and girls have been barred from competing in team sports in Kansas, after Republican lawmakers overrode a veto set out by the state’s governor. 

The midwestern state has become the 20th in the US to pass restrictions on trans student-athletes taking part in sports – part of a wider raft of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation sweeping the country. 

There are concerns this could result in “genital inspections” for young people hoping to compete in sporting events.