South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Signs ‘Fairness’ Bill Barring Boys From Participating in Girls’ Sports

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs the "Protect Fairness in Women's Sports" bill at the state Capitol in Pierre, S.D., on Feb. 3, 2022. Stephen Groves/AP Photo

South Dakota’s governor on Feb. 3 signed legislation that bars athletes from competing on single sex sports teams if they are of the other sex.

Senate Bill 46 was approved by the state’s legislature before being signed by Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.