A new development in Ohio signals that Gov. Mike DeWine’s effort to protect “gender-affirming care” for children and allow “transgender girls” to take part in girls’ and women’s sports in the state, might fail. The Ohio House voted Wednesday to override the governor’s prior veto of legislation, which in part prohibits the use of puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgery for children suffering from gender dysphoria.
The move comes amid a national debate over whether these treatments should be used on children who are too young to make decisions about their gender.
The Ohio House has voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto against Ohio House Bill 68 in a 65-28 vote. This bill would ban transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming medical care and prevent transgender girls from taking part in girls’ and women’s sports.
The Ohio Senate will vote on whether to…
