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HB 415 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact CROWN Act regarding discrimination based on hair

Summary
To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3319.48 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination by a public school against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 415 prohibits discrimination based on hair, which protects civil rights. Protecting civil rights is an indicator for supporting criminal justice reform.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 415 prohibits discrimination based on hair in public schools, enhancing educational access and creating a more inclusive environment for students within the education system.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 13, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025
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Sep 15, 2025
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Referred to committee
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Aug 13, 2025
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2 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jamie Callender
Jamie Callender
RRepublican
OH
57
P
Photo of Juanita Brent
Juanita Brent
DDemocratic
OH
18
Co
Photo of Anita Somani
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
OH
8
Co
Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
Co
Photo of Brian Lampton
Brian Lampton
RRepublican
OH
70
Co
Photo of Bride Sweeney
Bride Sweeney
DDemocratic
OH
16
Co
Photo of Christine Cockley
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
OH
6
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Eric Synenberg
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Erika White
Erika White
DDemocratic
OH
41
Co
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
Co
Photo of Karen Brownlee
Karen Brownlee
DDemocratic
OH
28