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Ohio indecency bill raises free-speech, LGBT concerns

Republican lawmakers say the measure is meant to protect children, but free-speech and LGBT advocates warn it could restrict expression as it moves to the state Senate.

Published Apr 8, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Republican lawmakers in Ohio are backing a controversial indecency bill they say is intended to protect children. Free-speech and LGBT advocates are criticizing the proposal as it awaits consideration in the state Senate.