{"id":2125132,"date":"2023-12-14T15:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T20:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-bill-banning-trans-surgeries-on-kids-heads-to-governors-desk\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T15:15:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T20:15:47","slug":"ohio-bill-banning-trans-surgeries-on-kids-heads-to-governors-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-bill-banning-trans-surgeries-on-kids-heads-to-governors-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio&#8217;s bill prohibiting transgender surgeries for minors is now on the governor&#8217;s desk"},"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\">26<\/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-bill-banning-trans-surgeries-on-kids-heads-to-governors-desk%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=2125132&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--><h2>The Ohio\u200c Senate Passes Legislation to \u2062Protect Children \u200bfrom Transgender \u2063Surgeries and Ban Males from \u200bWomen&#8217;s Sports<\/h2>\n<p>The \u200dOhio Senate made a\u2062 significant move on Wednesday by passing legislation aimed at safeguarding children from transgender\u2064 surgeries and\u2062 preventing males from competing in women&#8217;s sports. The bill has now been sent to Republican Governor Mike DeWine for approval.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate approved the bill with an impressive 24-8 vote, with \u2064nearly all\u200d Republicans supporting\u2063 the measure. If signed into law, the bill would prohibit surgeries like double \u200dmastectomies for\u2062 girls identifying as\u2064 boys and other genital procedures for children with gender dysphoria. It would also ban the prescription of\u200b puberty blockers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/very-complicated-dr-rachel-levine-dodges-sen-pauls-issue-about-sex-adjustments-for-children\/\" title=\"\u2018Very Complicated\u2019: Dr. Rachel Levine Dodges Sen. Paul\u2019s Issue About Sex Adjustments For Children\">cross-sex hormones<\/a> for minors, except for those already on the\u200b medication. This is crucial as these treatments have \u200dbeen linked to various health risks, including bone development issues, fertility problems, and heart complications.<\/p>\n<p>Senate President \u200dMatt Huffman emphasized the necessity of this legislation in protecting children\u200d from potentially harmful treatments. He stated, &#8220;Certainly the parents are the most important decision-maker in a child&#8217;s life. But there are things where it&#8217;s \u200bimportant \u200bfor the state to step in and protect \u2063the child.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill also includes provisions to protect parents who oppose their child \u2063undergoing a\u200d &#8220;transition&#8221; or\u2062 receiving transgender\u2064 procedures.\u200d Republican Representative Gary Click\u2063 played a significant\u2063 role in sponsoring the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Morgan Keller, a &#8220;detransitioner,&#8221; who testified in favor of \u200bthe legislation before Ohio lawmakers, expressed her support for the bill&#8217;s passage. She said, &#8220;Children everywhere deserve to grow\u200b up with their bodies and endocrine systems intact. The passing of [the legislation] \u200c is a significant step in fighting against an ideology that says otherwise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Governor DeWine has not yet indicated whether he will sign the bill, he has previously criticized \u200ca similar bill that aimed to ban males from participating in women&#8217;s sports. However, even if he were to veto the legislation, Republicans hold a supermajority in \u2062both the House and Senate, making it likely that they could \u2063override the veto.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that over 20 \u200cother states have already enacted laws \u2064to protect children from irreversible\u2064 transgender surgeries and procedures.<\/p>\n<h3>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">here<\/a> \u2063to get the DailyWire+ app!<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2064factors should Governor Mike DeWine\u200d consider when deciding whether to sign the legislation into law<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D hormone treatments for children\u200c under the age of eighteen.<\/p>\n<p>This legislation is seen as a significant step in protecting the well-being and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-looks-totally-lost-and-confused-after-finishing-up-speech-in-delaware-video\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Looks Totally Lost and Confused After Finishing Up Speech in Delaware (VIDEO)\">long-term health<\/a> of children who may be experiencing gender\u2062 dysphoria. Proponents argue that irreversible surgeries and\u2063 hormone treatments carry inherent risks and may not align\u200c with the child&#8217;s best interest. The bill\u200b aims to ensure that children have \u2064the opportunity\u2062 to explore their \u200dgender identity in a safe and supportive\u2064 environment without making permanent decisions at a young age that they may later regret.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the bill addresses another contentious issue in the realm of sports \u2013\u2062 the inclusion of biological males in women&#8217;s \u200csports. Supporters of the legislation argue that allowing male athletes to participate in women&#8217;s sports creates an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uswnt-legend-admits-something-trans-activists-will-hate-boys-should-beat-us-bigger-stronger-faster\/\" title=\"USWNT Legend Admits Something Trans Activists Will Hate: Boys 'Should Beat Us. Bigger, Stronger, Faster!'\">unfair advantage due<\/a> to biological differences, such as muscle mass and testosterone levels. They claim that such inclusion can \u2064diminish the opportunities for female athletes and \u200bundermine the integrity of women&#8217;s sports.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the bill \u2062argue that it discriminates against transgender individuals and \u2063limits\u2064 their\u200c right to medical treatment and sports participation. They \u200bargue that gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments are essential for individuals with gender dysphoria, and banning them would harm these individuals&#8217;\u200b mental and physical well-being. Additionally, opponents suggest that a\u2064 blanket ban on transgender individuals in women&#8217;s sports is \u200ddiscriminatory and disregards the inclusivity and diversity that should be promoted in athletic competitions.<\/p>\n<p>The bill has generated heated debates and divided opinions \u200bamong lawmakers\u2062 and the public alike. Proponents of the legislation argue that it is crucial to protect the rights and well-being of children, while opponents believe it\u200c infringes upon the rights of transgender individuals. Nevertheless, \u200cthe Ohio Senate&#8217;s\u200d decision \u2064to pass the legislation highlights the ongoing national\u2063 conversation surrounding transgender rights and the\u200b challenges of balancing inclusivity \u200bwith fair play in \u200bathletics.<\/p>\n<p>It is now \u2063up to Governor\u200d Mike DeWine to decide whether to sign the bill into law. This decision holds significant weight, as it will not only impact transgender \u200dindividuals and children with gender dysphoria in Ohio but could also set\u2063 a \u200bprecedent for \u2062similar legislation in other states. The governor will need to carefully consider the arguments presented by both sides and weigh the potential consequences before making\u200d his decision.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, the Ohio Senate&#8217;s passage of this legislation\u200c has sparked a meaningful\u200b dialogue\u2063 on the rights of transgender individuals, the importance of\u200c protecting children, and the fairness of athletic competition. It serves as a reminder that these complex issues require thoughtful\u200b consideration, compassion, and a \u2063commitment to\u200c finding a balance that respects the rights and well-being of all individuals involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ohio Senate approved a bill to safeguard children from transgender surgeries and prohibit males from participating in women&#8217;s sports. The legislation, passed 24-8, now awaits Republican Governor Mike DeWine&#8217;s approval. 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