Ohio House Overrides Gov. DeWine's Veto on Transgender Sports and Gender-Affirming Care

The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of legislation that aims to ban gender-affirming care for minors and restrict transgender females from participating in girls' and women's sports. DeWine vetoed the bill but signed an executive order to ban gender-affirming surgery for anyone under 18. The Senate is expected to vote on the veto on Jan. 24, and Ohio would become the 24th state to have restrictions on transgender athletes if the veto is overturned. DeWine received backlash from his own party for his decision, citing concerns about protecting human life and expressing hope to address concerns raised in the legislation alongside the General Assembly.