Transgender sports bill facing changes in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) – A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes.

Republican Rep. Philip Singleton of Sharpsburg says the measure is needed to prevent girls from unfairly losing out to those who were born as males.

Opponents, though, say it’s illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.

A House Education subcommittee heard testimony Tuesday but took no action.

Subcommittee chairman Will Wade says he wants discuss changes with Singleton.

The bill is part of a nationwide push by conservative groups.

It’s similar to an Idaho law that’s been blocked by a federal judge while a lawsuit is decided.