Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio Decries Latest Vote on Anti-Trans Omnibus Bill
For Immediate Release: Dec. 14, 2023
Media Contact: Hannah Gavin, [email protected], 202-765-4290
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio today decried the vote by the Ohio Senate passing HB68 - a bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary youth and bar young Ohioans from participating in high school or college sports aligned with their gender identity.
Lauren Blauvelt, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, released the following statement:
“It is abundantly clear that extremists in the Ohio legislature are working overtime to dehumanize transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Ohioans – especially our youth. HB68 is just another example of a dangerous and ugly legislative trend that has emerged over the last several years as statehouses around the country continue to target and discriminate against an already vulnerable and marginalized community. By passing this bill, Ohio’s elected officials are telling young gender diverse people that they do not belong. All kids across the state, regardless of who they are, deserve access to quality, affirming health care, and the opportunity to participate in the same activities as their classmates.
“Gender-affirming care is lifesaving care, full stop. We know that when people are truly seen and cared for, their lives, their families’ lives, and their communities are better and healthier. This is precisely why patients, their families, and their health care providers, not politicians, should decide what care is in the best interest of each patient in accordance with best medical practices. We remain dedicated to defending the rights of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Ohioans against ongoing legislative attacks, including the right to affirming health care and to access the same opportunities as their cisgender peers.”
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