"Ohio Moves to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Adults, Potentially Becoming 2nd State to Do So"
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has proposed rules that could restrict access to gender-affirming care for adults, making Ohio the second state to do so. The proposed rules would require extensive counseling and involvement of specialists before starting gender-affirming medication or surgery, potentially leaving thousands of adults without treatment. Advocates argue that the rules go beyond established standards of care and could disproportionately affect lower-income, minority, and rural transgender individuals. The proposals have sparked controversy and are currently open for public comment and legislative review.