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OH SB175

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

George Lang

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state public authorities from requiring or prohibiting contractors and subcontractors from entering into project labor agreements with unions as a condition for public improvement contracts

  • Extends restrictions to political subdivisions (counties, townships, municipal corporations) when their public improvement projects include state-appropriated funds

  • Prohibits public authorities from discriminating against bidders, contractors, or subcontractors who refuse or elect to enter into labor organization agreements

  • Allows public authorities to award contracts to entities that voluntarily choose to enter labor agreements, as long as such agreements are not a condition for the award

  • Provides enforcement through civil complaints filed within two years of contract signing, with courts authorized to void contracts and award attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs

Legislative Description

Enact the Fair and Open Competition Act

Employment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Finance

5/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance5/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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