Antonio Urges DeWine to Veto Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to use his executive power to veto Senate Bill 104,  which imposes restrictive and discriminatory provisions prohibiting students from using restrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity if it does not match the sex they were assigned at birth.

“This legislation was transformed from a non-controversial, bipartisan piece of legislation into an attack on a small, marginalized community,” wrote Antonio. “I strongly urge that you veto Senate Bill 104. This hastily passed legislation would have clear unintended consequences for all Ohioans and severely impact the rights of marginalized youth and adults in the state.” 

Read the full letter here.