House Republican Statement on Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling in Powerlifting Case

House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, issued the following statement reacting to this morning’s Minnesota Supreme Court decision:

“For decades, women and girls fought tirelessly for the rights guaranteed under Title IX. Sadly, those hard-won protections have increasingly come under attack, and today’s decision marks another setback in the fight to protect girls’ sports. This issue is ultimately about safety and fairness, and Minnesotans overwhelmingly agree that their daughters and granddaughters should not be forced to compete against boys. House Republicans are ready to act in the first weeks of next year’s legislative session to make clear that girls’ sports are for girls.”

Both House File 12 and House File 1233 would have clarified the issue at hand, but were blocked by House Democrats. These bills remain on the table and ready for action when the House reconvenes on February 17, 2026.