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OH HB136

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tristan Rader

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected classes under Ohio's civil rights law by defining sex discrimination to include these characteristics
  • Protections apply to employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit, with coverage for employers with 4 or more employees
  • Adds mediation as a formal informal dispute resolution method the Ohio Civil Rights Commission may use before formal hearings
  • Existing religious exemptions under Ohio's civil rights law remain in effect
  • Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4112.01 and 4112.05

Legislative Description

Prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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