(12-29-23) Today Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed House Bill 68 that would have prohibited transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care. The bill would have stop middle and high school trans students from participating in athletics with cisgender peers.

He announced the decision in a press conference Friday morning, the last day that he was allowed to veto it.

DeWine said –

“These are gut-wrenching decisions that should be made my parents and should be informed by teams of doctors who are advising them. These are parents who have watched their children suffer for years, and have real concerns their children would not survive without it… Families are basing their decisions on the best medical advice they can get.”

DeWine makes decision on HB 68

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