Ohio State Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Columbus)
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Recent News About Ohio State Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Columbus)
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Lorenz proposes 'Braden's Law' to combat sextortion in Ohio
State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has proposed a new bill to categorize sexual extortion as a criminal offense in Ohio. Sexual extortion, commonly referred to as sextortion, involves the manipulation of individuals into sharing explicit images of themselves. Perpetrators then threaten to publicize these images unless they receive payment from the victims. Predominantly, sextortion criminals target individuals under the age of 18.
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Lorenz Supports Override of Governor Veto of HB 68
State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has voted in favor of overriding the veto of the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act by Governor Mike DeWine. The vetoed House Bill 68 aims to protect children with gender dysphoria from undergoing sex change procedures and ensure fairness in women's sports.House Bill 68, which was vetoed by Governor DeWine on December 29, includes measures to prevent children from undergoing life-altering medical procedures such as chemical castration through puberty blockers and invasive surgical procedures. Additionally, the bill includes...