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Utah AG warns college sports bill could override transgender athlete restrictions

August 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM MT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes warned that pending federal college sports legislation could override the state's restrictions on transgender athletes competing in women's sports, according to the Deseret News. Reyes argues the federal bill would preempt state law in this area.

Utah passed legislation restricting transgender participation in girls' and women's school sports. The AG's warning comes as Congress debates broader college athletics reform. The article does not specify which federal bill Reyes is referencing or detail the potential conflict with Utah law.

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