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Ohio House Bill 693 (HB693)

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OPPOSED

Affirming Families First Act

Why Should Christians Care?

Summary

HB693 would prohibit any intervention against parents who refuse to support their Transgender children regardless of what actions they take, including actions that would be, in other contexts, considered abusive.

Status

HB693 was introduced in the House on February 10, 2026, and was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee on February 18, 2026. The bill had its first hearing (sponsor testimony) on March 11, 2026, and a second hearing (proponent testimony) on March 25, 2026.

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