Ohio Gov Urged To Veto Don’t Say Gay/Outing Bill

Cleveland’s ABC affiliate reports:

Advocates condemned Ohio lawmakers for passing another anti-LGBTQ bill as the General Assembly wrapped up, urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto the legislation, though DeWine has indicated he will sign it. The Ohio Senate passed House Bill 8 and the Ohio House concurred with changes made to the bill, sending it to DeWine’s desk. He will have 10 days to either sign the bill into law or veto it, once he receives it. DeWine has indicated he favors the legislation.

The controversial bill requires educators to out a students’ sexuality to their parents, requires public schools to let parents know about sexuality content materials ahead of time so they can request alternative instructions, and requires school districts to create a mandatory religious release time policy. Those who supported H.B. 8 called it the ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’, but those who opposed it called it the ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill,’ due to its similar language to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law.

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LGBTQ Ohioans and advocates are asking Gov. Mike DeWine to veto ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Ohio lawmakers passed House Bill 8 on the last day of the 135th General Assembly.
by Megan Henry
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/12/19/l…

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— Honesty for Ohio Education (@honesty4ohioed.bsky.social) December 20, 2024 at 7:02 AM