Veto of Anti-Trans Bill Supports Children, Families

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today celebrated Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to veto the discriminatory House Bill (HB) 68 as a victory for Ohio’s LGBTQ+ children and the community overall, as well as parental rights.

“Thank you, Governor DeWine, for understanding that government needs to stay out of medical decisions. Parents deserve to make decisions that are right for their children and family, without fear of government interference. This is a victory for all trans youth and their families in Ohio,” said Rep. Somani.

Rep. Somani and her House Democratic colleagues called on Gov. DeWine to veto the legislation saying, “Hate, as you yourself have said, has no place in this state,” in a Dec. 16 letter to the governor. HB 68 is a horrible solution to a problem that does not exist. The veto once again proves that all Ohioans have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.