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HB 306 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact the Hate Crime Act

Summary
To amend section 2927.12 and to enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, and 2927.121 of the Revised Code to enact the Hate Crime Act to prohibit hate crimes and to create a civil remedy for a person who is terrorized by another because of specific characteristics or beliefs.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill enacts a Hate Crime Act to prohibit hate crimes and create a civil remedy, strengthening legal protections and the criminal justice system's ability to address bias-motivated offenses.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnacting a Hate Crime Act typically protects individuals based on characteristics like national origin or ethnicity, which can benefit immigrants targeted by such crimes.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 27, 2025 Last action May 28, 2025
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Committee
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May 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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May 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 26 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dontavius Jarrells
Dontavius Jarrells
DDemocratic
OH
1
P
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
Co
Photo of Angie King
Angie King
RRepublican
OH
84
Co
Photo of Bernie Willis
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
OH
74
Co
Photo of Cecil Thomas
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
OH
25
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Darnell Brewer
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
OH
22
Co
Photo of David Thomas
David Thomas
RRepublican
OH
65
Co
Photo of Diane Mullins
Diane Mullins
RRepublican
OH
47
Co
Photo of Eric Synenberg
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Erika White
Erika White
DDemocratic
OH
41
Co
Photo of Heidi Workman
Heidi Workman
RRepublican
OH
72