NASW Ohio has created written practice guidance to help behavioral health care professionals navigate HB 68 and Gender Affirming Care. Read the guidance here>>
Training on Practice Guidance
Practice Guidance for Behavioral Health Care Professionals Regarding Gender Affirming Care/HB 68
Presenters: Lee Tepper, LISW-S, Danielle Smith, LSW, Liam Strausbaugh, LSW, and Hannah Ware, LSW
HB 68, which bans nearly all gender-affirming medical care and creates extensive restrictions on mental healthcare for transgender and gender diverse youth, will become law in Ohio following the Senate override of Governor DeWine's veto on January 24, 2024. The bill contains significant practice changes for social workers and other behavioral healthcare providers.