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OH HB300
Bill
Status
10/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Nickie Antonio
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AI Summary
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Amends section 2927.12 of the Revised Code to expand the definition of "ethnic intimidation" to include violations based on gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, in addition to existing protections for race, color, religion, and national origin.
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Defines "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of designated gender at birth.
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Defines "sexual orientation" as actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality.
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Defines "disability" by reference to section 4112.01 of the Revised Code.
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Maintains that ethnic intimidation is an offense of the next higher degree than the underlying offense that constitutes its necessary element.
Legislative Description
To expand the offense of "ethnic intimidation" to also prohibit conduct currently specified in the offense when the conduct is committed by reason of another person's gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Ethnic intimidation-include gender identification/sex orientation/disability
Last Action
To Judiciary
10/16/2013