The Ohio Senate has overridden Governor Mike DeWine's veto and passed a bill banning transition-related medical care for transgender minors and restricting their participation in school sports.

Ohio becomes the 22nd state to restrict minors' access to gender-affirming care and the 24th state to bar trans girls and women from playing on women's sports teams.

Health care providers could face disciplinary action for violating the law, and students can sue their school if they believe their athletic opportunities are affected by trans students' participation.

The legislation risks medical professionals losing their licenses or facing legal action for providing treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

The impact on transgender Ohio children and their families is expected to be devastating, with some considering moving to neighboring states.

LGBTQ+ advocates in Ohio are exploring legal and legislative options to protect transgender residents and their families, and concerns exist that the U.S. Supreme Court may be asked to intervene.

The legislation has been met with criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ+ advocates who argue that it is discriminatory and infringes on parental rights.

The Biden administration is working on a proposal to forbid blanket bans on transgender athletes, citing a violation of Title IX.