Oklahoma Governor Signs ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’ Order to Protect Women’s Spaces
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order dubbed the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” a law that gives a legal definition to terms such as “female,” “women,” and “mother.”
The executive order is intended to bring “clarity, certainty, and uniformity” by creating legal definitions based on biological sex. Governor Stitt explained that his goal was to protect women’s spaces and to take “a stand against this out-of-control gender ideology that is eroding the very foundation of our society.”
Among the people in attendance at the order signing was collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines. Gaines, who gained public attention for competing against transgender-identifying athlete Lia Thomas, has been an outspoken advocate for protecting women’s sports from biological men.
“Biological differences must be respected in the law to ensure female-only spaces have a future. It is sad that such basic truths must be spelled out to ensure equal protection, but I applaud Governor Stitt for taking decisive action today,” Gaines said.
Oklahoma’s decision to create legal definitions for biological sexes is part of a growing trend of conservative states enacting similar legislation. Recently, both Kansas and Tennessee have implemented laws designed to make clear that biology dictates sex.
In an interview with Fox News, Governor Stitt explained that his decision to sign The Women’s Bill of Rights was motivated by his desire to protect young women the same age as his three daughters.
“I have three daughters,” Stitt explained. “My wife and I’ve been married for 25 years. I did this for them. I did it for Riley Gaines. I did it for all the young girls in the state of Oklahoma. It’s just absolutely wrong for them to be forced to change and undress in what should be a safe locker room as they’re competing.”
