Ohio senate overrides governor and blocks trans youth from receiving care
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Mike DeWine had vetoed a bill banning trans minors from getting gender-affirming care and playing on sports teamsOhio’s state senate has voted to override the governor Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that bans transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care, and their ability to play on sports teams, on Wednesday.The bill, HB68, prohibits doctors from providing gender-affirming care – such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgeries – to trans youths. It also blocks transgender female student athletes from participating on girls’ sports teams. Continue reading...