Ohio lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require teachers, counselors and health care professionals to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender or is questioning their gender identity.

“If a government agent or entity has knowledge that a child under its care or supervision has exhibited symptoms of gender dysphoria or otherwise demonstrates a desire to be treated in a manner opposite of the child's biological sex, the government agent or entity with knowledge of that circumstance shall immediately notify, in writing, each of the child's parents and the child's guardian or custodian,” the legislation states.

House Bill 658, also known as the Parent’s Rights Bill, was first introduced in May by two southwest Ohio Republicans: Rep. Paul Zeltwanger, of Mason, and Rep. Thomas Brinkman, of Cincinnati.

"Parents have the right to decide what is best for their children,” Rep. Brinkman told NBC affiliate WLWT. He said he knows one transgender person but didn’t speak with any trans people before introducing the bill.

Rep. Zeltwanger said he wants to protect parental rights and added that once children reach age 18, they can “do whatever they want.” Read more via NBC