Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 70: Enact the Ohio Fairness Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 70 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Ohio Fairness Act. Primary sponsor: Nickie Antonio (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 enact the Ohio Fairness Act 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 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickie Antonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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