Extreme Legislation Bans Health Care, Medical Decisions With Veto Override & Executive Order

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today denounces the passage of the veto override for House Bill (HB) 68, anti-trans legislation, and Dewine’s proposed care restrictions on gender affirming care.

“They are two separate issues that never should have been taken up in one bill. I trust physicians and I trust parents to make their own healthcare decisions. Ohioans made it clear that they don’t want legislators meddling with their access to healthcare. They said it in August and again in November, but the majority party continues to refuse to listen,” said Rep. McNally. “We continue to be one of the worst states in the country when it comes to education, infant mortality, food security, and more. Those are the things we should be focusing on. Instead, they have us holding emergency sessions to put gag orders on doctors and take away parents’ rights. It’s unbelievable government overreach and misguided priorities.”

HB 68 was passed in both the Ohio House and Senate, but vetoed by Governor Dewine at the end of December 2023.

Governor Dewine issued an executive order on January 5, 2024 that further limits access to care.