Santa Fe, NM — Senate Bill 459 remains our state's last opportunity during this legislative session to protect women's sports in state law. A similar measure (House Bill 185) was introduced by Republicans in the House of Representatives and unfortunately was tabled on a party line vote by Democrats in the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee. It remains a priority for Senate Republicans to protect both the physical safety of women and young girls in sports but also the athletic opportunities these women dedicate their lives pursuing.
Senator Nicole Tobiassen, (R-Albuquerque) the proud sponsor of SB 459, has provided the following statement in anticipation of the bill's first committee hearing in the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee:
"As a woman, a mother, and a former athlete, I am proud to sponsor this legislation and more importantly, to stand up for young girls and women across the State of New Mexico." The Senator continued, "Americans broadly support the protection of women's sports and based on conversations I have had with constituents and several young women in athletics, New Mexicans do as well."
