S.B. No. 317 Summary

• Amends Ohio civil rights law to prohibit discrimination in rental housing based on lawful sources of income, including housing vouchers, public assistance, emergency rental assistance, veterans benefits, and other government aid programs.

• Defines "lawful source of income" to include benefits from housing assistance programs, social security, supplemental security income, retirement programs, and other assistance administered by federal, state, local, or nonprofit entities.

• Makes it unlawful for landlords to refuse to rent, serve eviction notices, or withhold housing accommodations based on a person's lawful source of income.

• Prohibits landlords from misrepresenting housing availability or requiring different terms and conditions based on lawful source of income.

• Adds new provisions to sections 4112.02 (unlawful discriminatory practices) and 4112.01 (definitions) to establish enforcement and remedies through the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.