Ohio bans ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors, restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor veto

Ohio has banned “gender-affirming care” for minors and restricted transgender women and girls from participating in sports teams.

The state’s Republican-dominated Senate voted to override Republican Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of the bill.

OHIO HOUSE OVERRIDES GOV DEWINE’S VETO TO BAN TRANSGENDER FEMALES FROM GIRLS SPORTS

The new law bans sex reassignment surgeries and hormone therapies, and restricts mental health care for transgender individuals under 18. The measure also bans transgender girls and women from girls and women’s sports teams at both the K-12 and collegiate level, according to the Associated Press. 

The law is expected to take effect in roughly 90 days.

The Associated Press contributed to this story. This is a developing story – check back for more details.