Moe v. Yost
What's at Stake
Two transgender adolescents and their families are challenging Ohio鈥檚 House Bill 68, a law passed in January 2024 that prohibits gender-affirming medical care that is widely accepted to treat gender dysphoria, helping alleviate the distress of gender dysphoria and significantly improving patients鈥 mental health and well-being. Such treatment is supported by leading medical experts and all major U.S. medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Summary
Near the end of the 2023 state legislative session, Ohio鈥檚 legislature passed House Bill 68, a law that prohibits gender-affirming medical care such as hormone treatments and puberty blockers for transgender youth. The law was vetoed by Governor Mike DeWine, saying decisions about this care 鈥渟hould be made by the people who love these kids the most, and that鈥檚 the parents.鈥
Soon after, the legislature overrode Governor DeWine鈥檚 veto and enacted HB 68 into law. On behalf of two transgender adolescents and their families, the 老澳门开奖结果, the 老澳门开奖结果 of Ohio, and the global law firm Goodwin filed a lawsuit in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
Gender-affirming care is a range of medical treatments for those with gender dysphoria. Bans like HB 68 are broadly opposed by major medical associations nationwide, including but not limited to the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Psychological Association.
In addition to H.B. 68, additional state restrictions are being imposed on trans youth through rules proposed by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
UPDATE 8/16/2024: On August 6, 2024, the trial court rejected plaintiffs鈥 challenge to H.B. 68 and vacated its prior temporary restraining order, allowing H.B. 68 to take effect immediately. The appellate court will be hearing plaintiffs鈥 appeal of that decision on an expedited basis, with oral argument scheduled for September 11, 2024.
Legal Documents
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05/22/2024
Decision Denying Relators' Emergency Motion for Writ of Prohibition or Mandamus -
04/22/2024
Relators' Complaint for Writs of Mandamum and Prohibition -
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04/22/2024
Relators' Amended Complaint for Writs of Mandamum and Prohibition -
04/22/2024
Relators' Emergency Motion for Writ of Prohibition or Mandamus -
04/24/2024
Intervenor-Respondents' Motion to Dismiss, Opposition to Grant of an Alternative Writ, and Opposition to Emergency Motion for Writ of Prohibition or Mandamus -
04/24/2024
Respondent's Response to Relators' Emergency Motion for Writ of Prohibition or Mandamus
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsRelators' Amended Complaint for Writs of Mandamum and ProhibitionDate Filed: 04/22/2024
Court: Ohio State Supreme Court
Affiliate: Ohio
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsRelators' Emergency Motion for Writ of Prohibition or MandamusDate Filed: 04/22/2024
Court: Ohio State Supreme Court
Affiliate: Ohio
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsIntervenor-Respondents' Motion to Dismiss, Opposition to Grant of an Alternative Writ, and Opposition to Emergency Motion for Writ of Prohibition or MandamusDate Filed: 04/24/2024
Court: Ohio State Supreme Court
Affiliate: Ohio
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsRespondent's Response to Relators' Emergency Motion for Writ of Prohibition or MandamusDate Filed: 04/24/2024
Court: Ohio State Supreme Court
Affiliate: Ohio
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04/22/2024
Date Filed: 05/22/2024
Court: Ohio State Supreme Court
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 04/22/2024
Court: Ohio State Supreme Court
Affiliate: Ohio
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09/03/2024
Reply Brief of Appellants -
08/29/2024
Brief of Appellees -
08/22/2024
Brief of Appellants -
08/07/2024
Appellants' Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal -
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08/09/2024
Appellees' Response in Opposition to Appellants' Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsAppellees' Response in Opposition to Appellants' Motion for Injunction Pending AppealDate Filed: 08/09/2024
Court: Ohio State Court of Appeals
Affiliate: Ohio
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08/09/2024
Date Filed: 09/03/2024
Court: Ohio State Court of Appeals
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 08/29/2024
Court: Ohio State Court of Appeals
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 08/22/2024
Court: Ohio State Court of Appeals
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 08/07/2024
Court: Ohio State Court of Appeals
Affiliate: Ohio
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08/06/2024
Plaintiffs' Notice of Appeal -
08/06/2024
Findings and Judgment Entry -
05/03/2024
Order and Entry -
04/30/2024
Decision and Entry Granting Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order -
04/19/2024
Journal Entry -
04/17/2024
Defendants' Motion to Clarify Temporary Restraining Order -
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04/18/2024
Plaintiffs' Memorandum Contra Defendants' Motion to Clarify Temporary Restraining Order -
04/19/2024
Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to Clarify Temporary Restraining Order
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Memorandum Contra Defendants' Motion to Clarify Temporary Restraining OrderDate Filed: 04/18/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsDefendants' Reply in Support of Motion to Clarify Temporary Restraining OrderDate Filed: 04/19/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
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04/18/2024
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04/16/2024
Order Granting Plaintiffs' Temporary Restraining Order -
03/26/2024
Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction Preceded by Temporary Restraining Order if Neccessary -
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04/09/2024
Defendants' Memorandum Contra Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order -
04/11/2024
Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsDefendants' Memorandum Contra Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining OrderDate Filed: 04/09/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Moe v. YostLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining OrderDate Filed: 04/11/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
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04/09/2024
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03/26/2024
Complaint
Date Filed: 08/06/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 08/06/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 05/03/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 04/30/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 04/19/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 04/17/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 04/16/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 03/26/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Date Filed: 03/26/2024
Court: The Court of Common Pleas for Franklin County, Ohio
Affiliate: Ohio
Press Releases
Ohio Judge Rules Against Families and Doctors, Allowing Ban on Gender-Affirming Care to Take Immediate Effect
Ohio Court Temporarily Blocks Gender-Affirming Care Ban from Taking Effect