Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 73: Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 73 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act. Primary sponsor: Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic), Catherine Ingram (Democratic). It lists 5 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 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, and 4112.01 and to enact section 3313.6612 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Catherine Ingram | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| 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