Representative Gary Click has sent a clear message to transgender people in Ohio and the United States. Do not move to Ohio.

After the legislature passed HB 68 which made it illegal to provide puberty blockers and hormones for minors. Gary then went on a conference call with legislators from Michigan to brainstorm and share ideas. They discussed how to pass the same laws in Michigan and also discussed their shared goal of making gender affirming care illegal for anyone. Regardless of age.

Gary Click is creating an environment where transgender individuals can not move to or live in Ohio. Ohio has told the 1.6 million people who are transgender in the United States, along with their household members, that Ohio is not a safe place. People can not move to a state where their healthcare is in jeopardy. They can not seek employment, buy a house or setup a life with such a serious threat hanging over them.

Gary Click keeps stating HB 68 is not about hate. But turning your back on millions of people doesn’t seem like a friendly gesture.

Watch the video below for a good look at what Gary Click will do to push his bill through. He lied to Rep. Baker about conversion therapy. He could have stopped there. But he added onto the lie by stating he “had never done anyone” and “I don’t know anyone who has done that”. Watch the video. He just lied. And then piled it on. Because….why not?