Gender Transition

The ban on gender-affirming care for minors, which was part of the Ohio law that also banned trans athletes in girls’ sports, was ruled unconstitutional last month.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday morning he’d rejected the bill, leaving the question of whether lawmakers will override his veto.

Ohio lawmakers will not be considering the proposal before the General Assembly adjourns at end of the year.

While supporters touted the bill as a way to protect children, opponents slammed the legislation as an anti-LGBTQ measure that could have harmful results for transgender kids.