Ohio Supreme Court will decide on gender-affirming care for transgender youth lawsuit

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 556

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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The Ohio Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of an Ohio law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

The court heard oral arguments last Tuesday in a case challenging Ohio House Bill 68 and a decision will be made in the coming months. The court is made up of six Republicans and one Democratic justice.

The law — which prevents transgender youth from starting hormone therapy and puberty blockers — took effect in …

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