Were I to sign House Bill 68 or were House Bill 68 to become law, Ohio would be saying that the state, that the government knows better what is medically best for a child than the two people who love that child the most, the parents. That was just moments ago, Governor Mike DeWine announcing he has vetoed House Bill 68. House Bill 68 would ban some gender affirming health care for minors and prevent transgender athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity. (00:00–00:25)
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Asserts that House Bill 68 implies the government knows better than parents about medical decisions for children.
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