COLUMBUS–Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Amended Senate Bill 104 (SB104) into law, also known as the "Bathroom Bill" or the "Protect All Students Act," which ensures students in K-12 schools and universities have single-sex bathrooms, locker rooms, and more. 

Originally HB183, sponsored by Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Adam Bird (R-New Richmond), this CCV-backed legislation was amended into SB104 and requires schools and colleges to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations for males and females in the school building, as well as any facility used for a school-sponsored event. 

The following statement is from Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer:

"Common sense is on a winning streak in America today. No student should be forced to go into the bathroom or locker room with a student of the opposite sex, and Ohio's kids are better protected now because of Governor DeWine's decision to sign this bill.

"Ohioans are rejecting the radical agenda of groups like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and Equality Ohio. Their political tactics have lost at the ballot box, and are losing at the General Assembly. It's unbelievable to think these well-funded leftist organizations would think it's okay to force girls to bunk with boys on overnight trips. But with SB104 law in Ohio, this insane agenda ends in Ohio. 

"It takes courage and leadership to withstand the constant attacks from the left when you're trying to protect children. But that's why I'm so grateful for Rep. Beth Lear, Rep. Adam Bird, and Sen. Jerry Cirino who led the charge for the Protect All Students Act, and never wavered. 

"There is much work to be done to safeguard our children and ensure a brighter future, but with the newly elected General Assembly, there are endless opportunities before us."

For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.org.

As Ohio’s largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel. 

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