OH SB351

Adds new division (K) to section 4112.02 making it an unlawful discriminatory practice for employers, employment agencies, personnel placement services, and labor organizations to request or require applicants or employees to disclose usernames, passwords, or provide access to private electronic accounts.

Prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, threatening, or penalizing employees who refuse to disclose private account credentials or provide account access.

Prohibits employers from failing to hire applicants based on refusal to disclose usernames/passwords or provide private account access.

Establishes civil penalties including fines up to $1,000 for first violation and up to $2,000 for subsequent violations of the private account access restrictions under section 4112.99.

Clarifies that employers may still monitor electronic accounts on the employer's own email or internet system and defines "private electronic account" and "social media internet web site" for purposes of the law.