Minors – Goggler

Ohio Legislature Overrides Veto on Controversial Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors

Columbus, Ohio – Legislators in Ohio have passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, following a vote to override Republican Governor Mike DeWine’s December veto. With this move, Ohio joins more than 20 other states that have enacted similar restrictions in recent years. The bill prohibits treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, as well as blocking transgender girls from participating in school sports teams designated for girls and women. The Ohio House …

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 …