Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 136: Prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 136 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination. Primary sponsor: Tristan Rader (Democratic), Crystal Lett (Democratic). It lists 31 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 4112.01 and 4112.05 of the Revised Code to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, to add mediation as an informal method that the Ohio Civil Rights Commission may use, and to uphold existing religious exemptions under Ohio's Civil Rights Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Crystal Lett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Rachel Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sedrick Denson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Glassburn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Derrick Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Latyna Humphrey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Dani Isaacsohn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Meredith Lawson‐Rowe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Ismail Mohamed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Phil Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Allison Russo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Veronica Sims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Bride Sweeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Cecil Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Desireè Tims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Dan Troy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced