Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Issues Ban on Gender-Transition Surgeries for Minors
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine has issued an executive order banning gender-transition surgeries for minors, a decision that comes after he recently vetoed broader legislation that aimed to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The ban, which takes immediate effect, was motivated by DeWine’s belief that parents should be the ones making important medical decisions for their children rather than the government. Although there is little evidence of these surgeries being performed …