"Ohio Overrides Veto to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and Restrict Transgender Athletes"

Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender athletes, overriding GOP Gov. Mike DeWine's veto. The new law prohibits gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapies, and mental health care for transgender individuals under 18, as well as transgender girls and women from participating in girls' and women's sports teams. Families of transgender children are concerned about access to necessary care, with some considering moving out of state. The move has sparked criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ+ advocates, and comes amid a broader national debate on transgender rights and legislation.