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H.B. 68: Ohio House passes transgender care, sports participation ban despite Governor’s veto

Blake Pierce, News Content Director

January 11, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives chamber, located in the Ohio Statehouse, is where the state’s legislative body debates and votes on bills.

The Ohio House voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto against House Bill 68, a ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors and barring transgender athletes from sports, on Wednesday Jan. 10.

With the Ohio House’s decision, the state’s Senate is set to vote two weeks later on Jan. 24, where a 60% approval is needed for passage.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed H.B. 68 Dec. 30 after being passed by both the Ohio House and Senate and continues to stand by his decision.

“I continue to believe it is in the best interests of children for these medical decisions to be made by the child’s parents and not by the government,” Gov. DeWine said.

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Blake Pierce, News Content Director

News Content Director (2023-2024)

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Blake Pierce is serving as the 2023 - 2024 News Content Director for BG Falcon Media. He is pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism with a specialization in Public Relations and a minor in Music Industry.

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Previous Work

Pierce has reported for BG Falcon Media and specifically written articles for the weekly BG News. Pierce's favorite article reported for BG Falcon Media was on the increase of Electric Vehicles in the Bowling Green community. The article can be found here. He also completed a promotions internship with BG Falcon Radio, organizing events and campaigns to spread awareness of the organization on campus. Pierce currently works with WTVG-TV, beginning in the Summer of 2023 as a Digital Content Producer. Some of his work with the organization can be found here.