The states that still allow trans athletes in women's sports face questions after Supreme Court ruling

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office releases a statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on state bans for transgender athletes in girls' sports. The Outnumbered panel, including Kayleigh McEnany and Dakota Meyer, debates the ruling's fairness, California's existing gender identity laws, and the potential impact on biological girls in sports. Kennedy also criticizes Newsom's political motivations.

The U.S. Supreme Court has codified the protection of laws in 27 states that prevent biological males from competing in women's sports.

Still, 23 states do not have such a law, and 19 of those states actively allow transgender athletes in girls' sports. The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation.

Fox News Digital reached out to the governor's offices in all 23 states with questions about where they stand after the ruling.

NEWSOM'S OFFICE RESPONDS TO SCOTUS RULING ON WOMEN'S SPORTS AS CALIFORNIA FACES ONGOING TRANS ATHLETE WAVE

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has come out strongly against a proposed state billionaire tax while pushing a similar national tax. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

California has strong state laws (specifically AB 1266) that explicitly protect the rights of transgender students to participate in school programs and athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. They have been in place for over a decade.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said the Supreme Court ruling will not impact California's current setup.

"The Supreme Court’s decision does not affect California’s laws. The state remains committed to ensuring every Californian, including the LGBTQ