Ohio HB68

I was contacted by reps in Ohio to testify in this bill. I testified in the house in the department of health and human services.

The full name of the bill is the Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act.

Rep. Gary Click was the main aponsir, a very kind and sincere man. He stayed with the detransitioners while we testified.

The bill means to save adolescents from what Ohio representatives have recognized is medical experimentation.

Testifying

I arrived at the state house at around 8:30am with Chloe Cole, my good friend, and another detransitioner, Xandra, who said I can now use her first name.

There were no protesters in sight or earshot, so we were feeling calm and confident.

When the hearing began, the chair introduced the bill, followed by proponent testimony.

Chloe Cole did an excellent job as usual. She mentioned that she knew a detransitioner in Ohio, who I know as well, who didn't want to testify publicly but is suffering major complications.

Democrats mentioned that she had been in Ohio to testify before, and that her care did not take place in Ohio.

Chloe pointed out that the laws of science and morals do not change from state to state.

Xandra always gives a powerful testimony. She is a lesbian who experienced trauma and was encouraged to medicalize herself as an adult.

I wrote a new speech as usual. I mentioned the liposuction denial again, as well as my many comorbidities.

Representatives asked me where I received my care and if it was in Ohio. I told them that if they waited until a detransitioner came from their stats, that means someone is hurt and the state has failed.

I also mentioned the lack of medical care and insurance coverage for detransitioners.

Afterwards

After the hearing, Chloe and I were swarmed by media. We spoke along side rep. Click, who explained the bill for the cameras.

Following the interview, we were invited onto a podcast.

It was a Christian network, and Chloe and I were prayed for. They asked live what they could pray for for me and I asked for prayers for hurting trans-identifying people. They are in pain and unwell.

Sources:

Ohio bill:

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb68