An Ohio law restricting gender-affirming health care for minors under 18 has been upheld by a county judge, allowing it to go into effect. The law prohibits transgender surgeries and hormone therapies for minors, except in cases where a doctor deems it risky to stop ongoing treatments. It also imposes limitations on the mental health services that minors can access.
The legislation was passed by state lawmakers in January, overriding a veto by Republican Governor Mike DeWine. The law also includes provisions barring transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.
