Ohio lawmakers have passed a significant bill that restricts transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. The legislation passed the Ohio Senate and is now headed to Governor DeWine for approval. Experts have raised concerns about the potential negative impact on LGBTQ+ youth, predicting an increase in suicides among this vulnerable group. The bill has sparked widespread controversy and has drawn various reactions from advocacy groups and lawmakers alike. The mandatory gender-specific bathroom requirements will affect schools and universities across the state.