Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a governors veto and pass a bill that prohibits gender affirming care for minors.

Highlights:

• Defines terminology for use throughout bill, specifically regarding gender and medical professionals (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits physicians from (Sec. 1):

• Performing gender reassignment surgery on a minor individual;

• Prescribing a cross-sex hormone or puberty-blocking drug for a minor for gender transition purposes; and

• Engaging in conduct that aids or abets in the practices listed above.

• Prohibits mental health professionals from (Sec. 1):

• Diagnosing or treating a minor individual for gender-related conditions without first obtaining the consent of each parent or guardian of the minor;

• Diagnosing a minor with a gender-related condition without first screening for other conditions and traumas.

• Specifies exceptions to these laws for physicians (Sec. 1).

• Defines punishments for violations of these laws (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits medicaid from providing coverage for gender transition services for minors (Sec. 1).

• Specifies rules for athletic events and participation in gender divided sports (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a governors veto and pass a bill that prohibits gender affirming care for minors.

Highlights:

• Defines terminology for use throughout bill, specifically regarding gender and medical professionals (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits physicians from (Sec. 1):

• Performing gender reassignment surgery on a minor individual;

• Prescribing a cross-sex hormone or puberty-blocking drug for a minor for gender transition purposes; and

• Engaging in conduct that aids or abets in the practices listed above.

• Prohibits mental health professionals from (Sec. 1):

• Diagnosing or treating a minor individual for gender-related conditions without first obtaining the consent of each parent or guardian of the minor;

• Diagnosing a minor with a gender-related condition without first screening for other conditions and traumas.

• Specifies exceptions to these laws for physicians (Sec. 1).

• Defines punishments for violations of these laws (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits medicaid from providing coverage for gender transition services for minors (Sec. 1).

• Specifies rules for athletic events and participation in gender divided sports (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vetoed by Governor Mike DeWine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits gender affirming care for minors.

Highlights:

• Defines terminology for use throughout bill, specifically regarding gender and medical professionals (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits physicians from (Sec. 1):

• Performing gender reassignment surgery on a minor individual;

• Prescribing a cross-sex hormone or puberty-blocking drug for a minor for gender transition purposes; and

• Engaging in conduct that aids or abets in the practices listed above.

• Prohibits mental health professionals from (Sec. 1):

• Diagnosing or treating a minor individual for gender-related conditions without first obtaining the consent of each parent or guardian of the minor;

• Diagnosing a minor with a gender-related condition without first screening for other conditions and traumas.

• Specifies exceptions to these laws for physicians (Sec. 1).

• Defines punishments for violations of these laws (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits medicaid from providing coverage for gender transition services for minors (Sec. 1).

• Specifies rules for athletic events and participation in gender divided sports (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits gender affirming care for minors.

Highlights:

• Defines terminology for use throughout bill, specifically regarding gender and medical professionals (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits physicians from (Sec. 1):

• Performing gender reassignment surgery on a minor individual;

• Prescribing a cross-sex hormone or puberty-blocking drug for a minor for gender transition purposes; and

• Engaging in conduct that aids or abets in the practices listed above.

• Prohibits mental health professionals from (Sec. 1):

• Diagnosing or treating a minor individual for gender-related conditions without first obtaining the consent of each parent or guardian of the minor;

• Diagnosing a minor with a gender-related condition without first screening for other conditions and traumas.

• Specifies exceptions to these laws for physicians (Sec. 1).

• Defines punishments for violations of these laws (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits medicaid from providing coverage for gender transition services for minors (Sec. 1).

• Specifies rules for athletic events and participation in gender divided sports (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits gender affirming care for minors.

Highlights:

• Defines terminology for use throughout bill, specifically regarding gender and medical professionals (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits physicians from (Sec. 1):

• Performing gender reassignment surgery on a minor individual;

• Prescribing a cross-sex hormone or puberty-blocking drug for a minor for gender transition purposes; and

• Engaging in conduct that aids or abets in the practices listed above.

• Prohibits mental health professionals from (Sec. 1):

• Diagnosing or treating a minor individual for gender-related conditions without first obtaining the consent of each parent or guardian of the minor;

• Diagnosing a minor with a gender-related condition without first screening for other conditions and traumas.

• Specifies exceptions to these laws for physicians (Sec. 1).

• Defines punishments for violations of these laws (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits medicaid from providing coverage for gender transition services for minors (Sec. 1).

• Specifies rules for athletic events and participation in gender divided sports (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text