{"id":2125107,"date":"2023-12-14T14:44:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-passes-bill-restricting-gender-affirming-medical-procedures-hormones-for-minors\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:46:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:46:40","slug":"ohio-passes-bill-restricting-gender-affirming-medical-procedures-hormones-for-minors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-passes-bill-restricting-gender-affirming-medical-procedures-hormones-for-minors\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio restricts medical procedures and hormones for minors in new bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fohio-passes-bill-restricting-gender-affirming-medical-procedures-hormones-for-minors%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2125107&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by ALLISON DINNER\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>11:39 AM \u2013 Thursday, December 14, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers in Ohio have passed a groundbreaking bill that\u200c aims to protect minors and\u200d redefine the rules of \u200cgender-affirming care. The bill also addresses the participation of transgender girls in female sports teams. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>House Bill \u200d68,\u2062 which was passed on Wednesday, prohibits \u2062the provision of gender-affirming medical and surgical \u200bcare, hormone\u2064 blockers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and certain mental health services to trans and nonbinary youth. The bill also imposes severe consequences on healthcare professionals who offer these procedures, including the loss of their licenses and potential lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>The bill \u200cwas\u2062 initially introduced\u200b by Representative Gary Click (R-Ohio.)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cParents are being\u200d manipulated by the physicians,\u201d Click asserted. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>LGBTQ+ advocates have been vehemently opposing <a href=\"https:\/\/search-prod.lis.state.oh.us\/solarapi\/v1\/general_assembly_135\/bills\/hb68\/EN\/05\/hb68_05_EN?format=pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/search-prod.lis.state.oh.us\/solarapi\/v1\/general_assembly_135\/bills\/hb68\/EN\/05\/hb68_05_EN?format=pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House \u200bBill\u200b 68<\/a>. One notable voice is Cassidy, a social media user who \u2064transitioned from female to transgender male at the age of \u200d14 but later chose\u200c to detransition back to her original gender. Cassidy emphasizes that these bills are using stories like \u200dhers as evidence,\u2063 but she asserts that she is not mutilated or unlovable.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThese bills are being \u2062proposed using stories like mine\u200c as evidence \u200cto support them,\u201d Cassidy said. \u201cI\u2019m not mutilated; I\u2019m not ruined or unlovable.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Senate \u200bPresident Matt Huffman (R-Ohio) argues that the\u200d bill protects minors from \u200cmaking irreversible decisions about their bodies \u200cbefore they \u2064fully understand their identities.<\/p>\n<p>The bill\u2064 will now be presented to Governor Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) for\u2064 his decision, but\u200d it remains uncertain whether he will sign\u2062 or veto the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/transgender-former-democrat-lawmaker-charged-with-sexual-exploitation-of-children\/\" title=\"Transgender Ex-Democrat Lawmaker Accused of Child Sexual Exploitation\">receive breaking \u2064news blasts directly<\/a> to your inbox for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this\u2064 post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>President Trump returns to\u200c Iowa to engage with supporters and provide one-on-one caucus\u200c meetings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Women \u200badvocating for their right to bear arms testify\u200d before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on crime and federal government surveillance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>President\u200c Biden meets with family members of Americans held hostage by Hamas. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Rep. Brian\u2062 Babin<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Pope Francis calls for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-calls-for-binding-global-treaty-to-regulate-ai\/\" title=\"Pope Francis urges global treaty to govern AI\">legally binding international treaty<\/a> to regulate artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Tesla recalls over two million vehicles in the United States \u200cequipped \u2062with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance\u2064 system to implement new safety measures.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Netflix is projected to surpass Disney+ in the competition for U.S. advertising dollars next\u200c year, thanks to price increases and a crackdown on password-sharing that attract more viewers to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netflix-giving-advertisers-getting-refunds-after-missing-viewership-targets\/\" title=\"Netflix Giving Advertisers Getting Refunds After Missing Viewership Targets\">ad-supported plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Microsoft and the AFL-CIO union federation announce\u200d a deal in which\u200d the software giant will remain \u200cneutral \u200cin union efforts to encourage worker membership.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How do lawmakers in Ohio justify the passing of House Bill 68 and what\u200c concerns do they raise about gender-affirming treatments for minors?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ohio Passes Groundbreaking\u200b Bill to Protect \u2064Minors and Redefine Gender-Affirming Care<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers in Ohio have made significant strides in protecting \u2064minors and reshaping \u200cthe landscape of \u200bgender-affirming care with\u200b the passing of a groundbreaking bill. \u200bThe legislation also addresses the\u2063 inclusion\u200b of transgender\u200b girls in female sports teams, a \u200btopic that has sparked a great deal of debate and controversy in\u200c recent years.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dbill, known as House\u2062 Bill 68, was passed on Wednesday\u200d with the \u200baim of prohibiting the provision of gender-affirming medical \u2064and \u200csurgical \u2063care, hormone\u2063 blockers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and certain mental health services to transgender and \u200dnonbinary youth. It also\u200b imposes severe consequences on healthcare professionals who offer these \u200dprocedures, including \u200dthe potential loss of their licenses\u200b and the possibility\u200b of\u200c facing lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Gary Click (R-Ohio) spearheaded the introduction \u2063of House Bill 68, citing concerns about \u2064the influence of physicians over parents\u2063 and the potential long-term implications of such treatments \u200dfor minors.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Parents are \u200cbeing manipulated by \u2063the physicians,&#8221; \u2064Click asserted, highlighting the need for legislation that takes into account the welfare and interests \u2062of\u200c minors.<\/p>\n<p>However, LGBTQ+ \u200cadvocates \u2063have strongly \u2062opposed House Bill 68, \u200dwith voices like Cassidy, a social \u2064media user who went through a transition from female to transgender male at the age of 14 but later chose to detransition,\u200b raising\u200d their \u2062concerns. \u2062Cassidy argues that bills like these misuse personal stories,\u200c such as \u2062theirs, as evidence \u2062while\u200d asserting that \u200bthey are not mutilated or unlovable.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These bills are being proposed using \u200cstories like mine as evidence to support them. I&#8217;m not \u200cmutilated, I&#8217;m not ruined or unlovable,&#8221; Cassidy stated, shedding \u200dlight on\u2064 the emotional toll that such legislation can have \u200bon transgender individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Ohio), on the other hand, believes that the bill serves to protect minors \u200bfrom making irreversible decisions \u2063about their bodies before fully understanding\u200c their identities. The intention is to provide a safe environment for\u200d individuals \u200bto explore and develop their gender identities without rushing into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/montana-gov-signs-bill-banning-transgender-surgeries-for-children\/\" title=\"Montana Gov. Signs Bill Banning Transgender Surgeries for Children\">potentially life-altering procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b next step for House Bill 68 is to \u200dbe presented to\u200c Governor Mike DeWine for consideration and potential approval. The outcome of\u200b this bill \u2062could significantly impact the landscape of gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio and\u200b potentially set a precedent for other\u2064 states\u200c grappling with similar issues.<\/p>\n<p>While the passing of this bill has received mixed reactions, it undeniably highlights the ongoing social and political debates surrounding\u2063 transgender rights,\u2064 medical autonomy, and the well-being of\u200b minors. As the conversation evolves, it \u200cis crucial to consider\u200d the experiences \u200dand perspectives of individuals\u200d directly affected by these decisions as\u200c we navigate the\u2064 complexities of gender identity, healthcare\u2062 ethics, and personal freedoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ohio lawmakers have approved a bill barring minors from accessing &#8220;gender-affirming care&#8221; and preventing transgender girls from participating in female sports teams<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2196,"featured_media":2125108,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2125107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2196"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2125107"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125107\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2125108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2125107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2125107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2125107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}