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OH SB87
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terry Johnson
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AI Summary
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Defines "antisemitism" in Ohio law using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition adopted on May 26, 2016
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Requires all state agencies, including state universities and retirement systems, to consider this antisemitism definition when investigating or deciding whether discriminatory acts were motivated by antisemitic intent
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Expands the ethnic intimidation offense to include riot (Section 2917.02) and aggravated riot (Section 2917.03) when committed because of the victim's race, color, religion, or national origin
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Ethnic intimidation convictions result in penalties one degree higher than the underlying offense
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Includes a provision stating the antisemitism definition shall not diminish First Amendment rights or conflict with other antidiscrimination laws
Legislative Description
Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation
Education : Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced
3/10/2026