"Ohio Moves to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Adults, Potentially Becoming 2nd State to Do So"

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has proposed rules that could restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender adults, making Ohio the second state to set forth such restrictions. The proposed rules would require extensive counseling and involvement of specialists before adults can receive gender-affirming medication or surgery, potentially leaving thousands of adults without access to necessary treatment. Advocates argue that the rules go beyond established standards of care and could create significant barriers to healthcare for transgender individuals, particularly those in lower-income, minority, and rural communities.