Ohio GOP wants to forcibly out queer students to unsupportive parents

[Jessica_Rose]

Ohio GOP wants to forcibly out queer students to unsupportive parents

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/ohio-gop-wants-to-forcibly-out-queer-students-to-unsupportive-parents/

Daniel Villarreal (28 July 2025)

Ohio State Republicans have introduced numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills during this legislative session, including one that would out LGBTQ+ students to their parents if they receive any related counseling, a bill requiring transgender politicians to list their deadnames on public records, a law restricting trans students' ability to use preferred names and pronouns in schools, and a ban on drag (even though federal courts have blocked similar laws for violating free speech rights).

Among the bills introduced by state GOP legislators are Ohio House Bill 190, which would require parents to submit school permission slips for educators to address students by different names or pronouns that differ from the names and gender listed on their birth certificates.

With that in mind, state Republicans have also introduced Ohio House Bill 172, which would ban kids 14 years and older from receiving mental health services without parental consent.

The bill would force educators to forcibly out queer students who seek counseling for LGBTQ+ issues, including students who are bothered by psychological distress, anti-LGBTQ+ bullying, or are experiencing problems with academic performance.

Another bill, Ohio House Bill 196 would require trans and nonbinary political candidates to list their deadnames on candidacy petitions.

Lastly, Ohio House Bill 249, would ban drag performers from performing any place not designated as an adult entertainment facility.