"Ohio Senate Overrides Veto, Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and Trans Athletes"

The Ohio Senate has overridden Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that prohibits gender-changing services for minors and bans transgender athletes from women's sports. The legislation prohibits doctors from prescribing hormones and puberty blockers for minors and bars transgender females from participating in women's sports teams. DeWine had vetoed the bill, expressing concerns about the profound consequences and advocating for parental decision-making. Supporters argue that gender-affirming care has become a profit center, while opponents warn of the detrimental impact on transgender youth. The law is set to take effect in the spring.