Ohio's 2025 budget has introduced anti-LGBTQ+ provisions, officially recognizing only male and female genders, banning Pride flags from government properties, and limiting access to LGBTQ+ literature in libraries. The legislation declares sex as unchangeable and relies on federal law for justification. Democrat Rep. Rose Sweeney criticized the approach for lacking debate, suggesting these significant changes should be examined through standalone legislation. In response, Republican Rep. Brian Stewart termed the binary recognition of sexes as common sense, likening the matter to universally accepted truths, which he argues should be codified in law.
Democrat state Rep. Rose Sweeney questioned both the 'continuous attack' on the LGBTQ+ community in Ohio as well as the attempt to enact de facto legislation without meaningful debate.
Brian Stewart, chair of the House Finance Committee, described the provision recognizing only two sexes as a 'common sense' measure, stating it conforms with federal law.
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