Judge puts short-term pause on Ohio's HB 68 prior to effective date
Table Of Content Bill Text: OH HB68 2023-2024 135th General Assembly Enrolled AG Yost Asks Ohio Supreme Court to Narrow ‘Unlawful’ Injunction on HB 68 Ohio House Bill 6 (Prior Session Legislation) Most Viewed Ohio Bills OH HB68 2023-2024 135th General Assembly How easy is it right now to get a prescription for puberty blockers or hormone therapy? The bill now heads to the desk of Ohio’s governor, Mike DeWine, a Republican with a mixed record on LGBTQ+ rights. DeWine previously indicated that he would not support legislation that blocks trans women and girls from participating in female sports. In a letter to DeWine, several health care organizations said doctors already get parental consent and don't recommend gender transition surgery for minors. Mental health treatment is also key to ensuring that patients and their families are certain about diagnoses of gender dysphoria before undergoing treatment, McLoney said. While therapists can help minors seek treatment for gender dys...