February 15 2024- The Ohio Senate has overridden Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of legislation that imposes restrictions on medical care for transgender minors and prohibits transgender girls from participating in female sports. The bill prevents doctors from prescribing hormones, puberty blockers, or gender reassignment surgery for individuals under 18. Mental health providers are required to obtain parental permission for diagnosing and treating gender dysphoria. Additionally, the legislation bans transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams in high school and college. Governor DeWine had vetoed the bill in December, asserting that decisions regarding gender transition care should be made by families and their medical providers. However, fellow Republicans argue that the legislation is necessary to protect Ohio children
Ohio restricts health care for transgender kids, bans transgender girls from school sports
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