But DeWine says some important work can still be done in this area. So was directing his administration to be in gender affirming surgery for all Ohioans under 18. 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. (01:34–01:48)
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