Stephanie Sy:
Amna, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine had opposed this act late last month, arguing that it should be up to parents and medical professionals to decide on gender-affirming care, not the government.
However, the governor’s veto was overridden by the Ohio Senate yesterday. The new law restricts trans minors’ access to mental health care without their parents’ or guardians’ permission and forbids gender-affirming surgeries, new prescriptions for hormone therapy, and puberty blockers. Doctors who treat patients in a way that is against the law risk losing their registration.
Trans women and girls are also prohibited from participating in women’s sports clubs in high schools and colleges.
Orion Rummler joins us now and covers everything for The 19th News.
What effect does this regulation have on transgender children and athletes, Orion?
The 19th News, Orion Rummler: Stephanie, thank you so much.
As a result, trans youth will not be able to access medications like hormone therapy and puberty blockers as part of their gender-affirming care under this law, which, it’s important to keep in mind, won’t go into effect until late April.
Additionally, Governor DeWine implemented additional restrictions in Ohio at the same time he overrode these restrictions. He offered a few administrative suggestions. Additionally, both adults and children may be impacted by the restrictions DeWine imposed.
