Ohio Republicans passed a bill critics say could criminalize how people dress, with vague language around clothing and appearance that may not match “biological sex,” raising concerns about enforcement and rights in #Ohio #LGBTQ #Politics #Rights
The “Indecent Exposure Modernization Act” is described as broad enough that interpretation is left to police or officials, meaning everyday clothing or ... https://instagr.am/p/DWuhPu5gSmZ/

voteinorout on Instagram: "Ohio Republicans passed a bill critics say could criminalize how people dress, with vague language around clothing and appearance that may not match “biological sex,” raising concerns about enforcement and rights in #Ohio #LGBTQ #Politics #Rights The “Indecent Exposure Modernization Act” is described as broad enough that interpretation is left to police or officials, meaning everyday clothing or presentation could be judged subjectively. Critics warn this could disproportionately target transgender people while also affecting others whose appearance doesn’t fit traditional norms. They argue it raises serious First Amendment and civil rights concerns, especially as early voting approaches and voters weigh how policies like this could impact personal freedom and equal protection under the law. — 4/3/26: Ohio HB 249 has been passed sending us back 100 years. Ohioans, vote for progressives in your Democratic primaries May 5!!! #trump ohio lgbt Follow @hear_me_out_on_this for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"
51 likes, 7 comments - voteinorout on April 4, 2026: "Ohio Republicans passed a bill critics say could criminalize how people dress, with vague language around clothing and appearance that may not match “biological sex,” raising concerns about enforcement and rights in #Ohio #LGBTQ #Politics #Rights The “Indecent Exposure Modernization Act” is described as broad enough that interpretation is left to police or officials, meaning everyday clothing or presentation could be judged subjectively. Critics warn this could disproportionately target transgender people while also affecting others whose appearance doesn’t fit traditional norms. They argue it raises serious First Amendment and civil rights concerns, especially as early voting approaches and voters weigh how policies like this could impact personal freedom and equal protection under the law. — 4/3/26: Ohio HB 249 has been passed sending us back 100 years. Ohioans, vote for progressives in your Democratic primaries May 5!!! #trump ohio lgbt Follow @hear_me_out_on_this for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".