Ohio Governor Vetoes GOP Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Originally Published 2 years ago — by News 5 Cleveland WEWS
The Ohio House is reconvening early to attempt an override of Governor Mike DeWine's veto on a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The bill, House Bill 68, would prohibit hormone blockers and certain mental health services for trans youth, as well as their participation in school athletics alongside cisgender peers. DeWine vetoed the bill, arguing that such decisions should be left to parents, not the government. However, many Republican lawmakers believe they have the necessary votes to override the veto. If successful, the bill would then move to the Senate for approval and could face legal challenges, as similar laws in other states have been met with lawsuits and federal court blocks for violating constitutional equality provisions.