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Ohio Governor Blocks Bill Allowing Doctors to Disagree with the Medical Opinions of State Officials

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a medical free speech provision in House Bill 315 late Thursday. (Credit: Justin Merriman/Getty Images)

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine blocked a bill late Thursday that sought to protect medical professionals from disciplinary action for expressing opinions that contradict state health officials.

DeWine argued the measure in House Bill 315 would severely undermine the state's ability to regulate medical misconduct and safeguard public health, AP reported.

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