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Stonewall Columbus January 10, 2024

Stonewall Columbus Condemns Ohio House Action on HB68 Veto

Today, as the Ohio House overrode the Governor’s veto on HB 68, we at Stonewall Columbus stand deeply concerned and direct opposition. This bill that threatens the well-being of our LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender and non-binary youth, now moves to the Ohio Senate for an override vote. The Senate is expected to take action on January 24th. If the veto is overridden, HB 68 will become law 90 days later, bringing significant and detrimental changes to gender-affirming healthcare in in the state.

We cannot overstate the urgency of this moment.

The passage of HB 68 represents a direct attack on the freedoms and rights of individuals to access essential healthcare. In alignment with expert medical opinion, we reaffirm that gender-affirming healthcare is not just a right but a necessity for the health and well-being of transgender individuals.

We call upon our community, accomplices, and all who stand for justice and equality to raise their voices against this legislation. Your engagement is critical in this pivotal time. Stonewall Columbus is more committed than ever to fighting for the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. We stand in solidarity, ready to support and advocate tirelessly.

In these challenging times, we must unite in our efforts to create a future where every individual is respected and their rights are upheld. The fight is not over, and together, we can make a difference.

[This statement can be accredit to Stonewall Columbus’ Executive Director, Densil Porteous]

  • [12/29/2023] Stonewall Response to HB 68 Veto
  • [12/14/2023] Stonewall Columbus Statement on Passage of HB 68
  • [04/24/2023] Stonewall Columbus response to proposed Ohio House Bill 68

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