COLUMBUS–The Ohio House of Representatives has voted 65-28 to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of Substitute House Bill (HB68), which includes the Save Women's Sports Act and the SAFE (Saving Adolescents From Experimentation) Act. The CCV-backed bill bans sterilizing and experimental transgender medicine on children and protects girls from being forced to compete against boys in K-12 and collegiate athletics.

The following statement is from Center for Christian Virtue Policy Director David Mahan:

“Ohio and the entire nation have spoken. It's not okay to chemically sterilize and mutilate children, and no clinic can transform little girls into little boys with pills and scalpels. Additionally, HB68 will protect women's and girls' privacy rights and guarantee them a fair playing field and the opportunity to win athletic scholarships. 

“I want to thank Representatives Click and Powell for courageously championing this legislation, and Speaker Stephens for acting swiftly to protect our kids from the dangerous consequences of Governor DeWine's veto of HB68. I now urge the Senate to do the same.”

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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