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Oklahoma Governor Issues Executive Order Defining Biological Sex

Kevin Stitt becomes the first U.S. governor to outline a definition for 'woman'

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has become the first U.S. governor to issue an executive order legally defining what constitutes a biological male and female sex to preserve women’s rights.
Oklahoma Governor Issues Executive Order Defining Biological Sex
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks on Aug. 1, 2023 before signing an executive order defining biological sex and ordering state agencies to provide services based on a person's biological sex as defined in the order. Courtesy Oklahoma Governor's Office
Michael Clements
Michael Clements
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8/2/2023|Updated: 8/3/2023
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt became the first U.S. governor to issue an executive order legally defining what constitutes biological male and female sex in a move to preserve women’s rights on Aug. 1.

“I am taking decisive executive action to ensure the true definition of the word ‘woman,’ meaning a biological woman, is what guides the state as we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the safety, dignity, and sanctity of women across Oklahoma,” a press release from Mr. Stitt’s office read.

Michael Clements
Michael Clements
Reporter
Michael Clements is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter covering the Second Amendment and individual rights. Mr. Clements has 30 years of experience in media and has worked for outlets including The Monroe Journal, The Panama City News Herald, The Alexander City Outlook, The Galveston County Daily News, The Texas City Sun, The Daily Court Review,
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