"Gov. DeWine Issues Executive Order on Transgender Surgery for Minors Post-Veto"

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order prohibiting transgender transition surgeries for minors, emphasizing the role of parents in medical decisions over government. This follows his veto of House Bill 68, which sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and enforce single-sex sports teams. DeWine's order also introduces rules for transgender health care that aim to ensure quality care and comprehensive mental health counseling. The rules are open for public comment and address concerns about "fly-by-night" providers. Despite the veto, the Republican-controlled legislature has the power to override it before the end of the year.