Moments ago, Rep. Jenna Powell inserted an amendment that would prohibit transgender youth from participating in school sports into HB 151—repeating what she did last year at this time. By allowing this amendment at the last possible moment, House Leadership thwarted the democratic process and denied Ohioans the opportunity to provide input. It’s a coward’s tactic that illustrates that even the sponsors know this isn’t what Ohio voters want.

Source: Equality Ohio Condemns Sudden Passage of Bill Amendment Prohibiting Transgender Youth from Playing Sports – Equality Ohio