Ohio Revises Transgender Health Care Rules, Adult Restrictions Lifted

Following public feedback, Ohio officials amend proposed rules to focus restrictions on minors, sparking opposition and planned legal action.

Ohio revises rules to no longer restrict gender-affirming care for adults, focusing restrictions on minors.
Public comments, including from transgender individuals, influenced the revision of the proposed rules.
New law banning most gender-affirming care for minors set to take effect in April, despite opposition and planned ACLU lawsuit.
Revised rules require data collection on gender-affirming care but ensure patient privacy.
Critics argue the rules for minors create unnecessary barriers and call for the complete rescission of the draft rules.