Mike DeWine: “I cannot sign this bill as it is currently written. And just…”

“While the child's care team informs their decisions, it is the parents who are living with that child who know their child better than anyone else in the world does. I cannot sign this bill as it is currently written. And just a few minutes ago, I vetoed the bill. The bill also includes the Save Women Sports act, which would have banned transgender athletes from participating on teams that align with their gender identity.” (01:48–01:57)

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