Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 588: Apply employment portions of Civil Rights Law to unpaid interns
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 588 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on November 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Apply employment portions of Civil Rights Law to unpaid interns. Primary sponsor: Lauren McNally (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 19, 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 3701.249 and 4112.01 of the Revised Code to apply the employment portions of the Ohio Civil Rights Law to unpaid interns.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren McNally | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“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