Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed House Bill 608, the “Women’s Safety and Protection Act,” into law. Introduced by Representative Roger Wilder III, this legislation strengthens the definition of sex-based terms like ‘woman’ and ‘man,’ which are already used extensively across state code.
The bill also designates specific spaces to be exclusively for females.
Governor Jeff Landry reportedly said:
“The attack on women that we have seen taking place across our country has no place in the state of Louisiana. I am proud to sign House Bill 608 which protects women’s safety and reinforces the very definition of what it means to be a woman.
Enough is enough. Louisiana will not stand idly by and allow biological men to take advantage of opportunities for women.
We want women across the country to know that your privacy, safety, and opportunities are valued and will always be protected in Louisiana. I appreciate Rep. Wilder’s hard work on this bill.”
This legislation marks a significant step in ensuring that women’s privacy, safety, and opportunities are safeguarded in Louisiana.