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UPDATES - August 28, 2024
Symposium Provider Day: September 6
General Community, Family, and Ally Days: Septemer 7 & 8
Join TransOhio for their 15th Annual Trans & Ally Symposium! Now is the time to learn more, sharpen advocacy skills, and cherish each other. Jam-packed with new learning experiences, networking opportunities, and fun, TransOhio has got you covered.
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UPDATES - August 21, 2024
Ohio HB 68 is now in effect
ON AUGUST 6, 2024, Judge Michael J. Holbrook of Franklin County Court of Common Pleas found in favor of the State of Ohio on H.B. 68, Ohio’s Ban on Gender Affirming Care for minors and prohibition on transgender women and girls participation in K-12 and university athletics. The restraining order was lifted. HB 68 is effective as of August 6, 2024.
HB 68: What you need to know
IS H.B. 68 EFFECTIVE & ENFORCEABLE NOW? YES. The restraining order was lifted and HB 68 went into effect on August 6, 2024. READ JUDGE HOLBROOK’S RULING HERE.
WHAT DOES H.B. 68 SAY? READ THE BILL
WHERE CAN I READ THE LAWSUIT? HERE
IS THE GRANDFATHER CLAUSE STILL IN EFFECT: YES. Generally speaking, if your child has already begun treatment with puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, they may continue this care if their doctor determines that stopping their treatment will be harmful. We urge families of transgender children who are under the care of a medical professional to contact their medical professional to determine how H.B. 68 will impact their treatment.
DOES THE GRANDFATHER CLAUSE APPLY TO THE PROHIBITION ON TRANSGENDER WOMEN AND GIRLS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS? NO. The grandfather clause does not apply to sports participation.
WILL A NEW RESTRAINING ORDER BE GRANTED? UNKNOWN. Ohio families of transgender children, represented by ACLU of Ohio and the law firm Goodwin, have filed a motion in the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, asking for an injunction to halt the enforcement of House Bill 68 pending appeal. As of August 21, this motion has not been addressed. READ THE MOTION FOR INJUNCTION DURING APPEAL.
ACLU OF OHIO HAS FILED AN APPEAL WITH THE 1OTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS IN OHIO.
Oral arguments will be heard on September 11.
TO OHIO FAMILIES OF TRANS YOUTH:
You are not alone. TransOhio & TransAllies of Ohio are here to provide support, answer questions, and direct you to needed resources during this difficult time.
We are organizing support groups and information sessions for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender non-conforming youth in Ohio. For more information, email: danielle.s@transalliesohio.org.
TransOhio has a detailed list of available EMERGENCY RESOURCES for members of Ohio’s trans and gender non-conforming community. FIND IT HERE.
To apply for financial assistance, visit TRANSOHIO’S EMERGENCY FUND.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
Ohio's Transgender Community Today!
Honesty for Ohio Education Team Meetings:
August 22
September 26
Meetings begin @ 7pm
We are seeing schools and school districts across the state facing calls for book bans, "don't say gay" and trans bathroom ban policies, and disruptive religious release programs that teach extremist "biblical" lessons.
Meet with area Honesty for Ohio Education Teams to share updates and news about your school, respond to new and emerging education issues, and learn community organizing skills to prepare to fight back against book bans, anti-LGBTQ/anti-DEI policies, "right to evangelize students" release programs before they show up on your school's doorstep.
COURT WATCH
July 15 – 19, 2024 – HB 68 lawsuit tried in Franklin County Common Pleas Court
August 6, 2024: HB 68 Becomes Effective
Judge Holbrook of Franklin County Court of Common Pleas rules against Ohio families of transgender youth, lifts the restraining order, and HB 68 goes into effect.
August 8, 2024: A Motion for and Injunction is filed
Plaintiffs, represented by ACLU of Ohio and the law firm Goodwin files a motion with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals for an injunction (restraining order) to place enforcement of HB 68 on hold. To date (Aug 21), the court has not ruled on this motion. HB 68 is in effect as of Aug 21, 2024.
September 11, 2024: Ohio Appeals Court will hear oral arguments on HB 68.
MORE INFORMATION ON HB 68 LAWSUIT
Find lawsuit documents by plugging in “Madeline Moe” and Court Case: 24 CV 002481 in the Court’s “Find my Case” search engine.
3/26/24 – ACLU of Ohio files lawsuit in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on the grounds HB 68 violates Ohio’s Constitution
4/16/24 – Temporary Restraining Order barring implementation of H.B. 68 Granted by Judge Holbrook in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
5/2/24 – Court Order scheduling trial for July 15, 2024 @ 9 am on the merits on the merits of ACLU of Ohio’s lawsuit & extension of TRO until the end of that trial.
Please follow ACLU of Ohio and TransOhio for updates.