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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 77: Require a system to anonymously report wage discrimination

To enact section 4112.041 of the Revised Code to require the Ohio Civil Rights Commission to establish a system for individuals to anonymously report wage discrimination.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates a state commission to establish a new system, which will require new government spending from the state budget for its implementation and operation.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes an anonymous system to report wage discrimination, which can protect vulnerable workers, including immigrants, from exploitation by providing a safer reporting mechanism.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill creates a system to anonymously report wage discrimination, directly strengthening workers' rights and promoting fair employment standards related to wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

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in committee · Ohio · House May 28, 2025

HB 306: Enact the Hate Crime Act

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.

Topics ✓ 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

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Human Trafficking

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vetoed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 472: Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals

To amend sections 3109.14, 3705.24, 3705.242, 4507.50, and 4507.52 and to enact section 3705.243 of the Revised Code to waive fees for an identification card or a copy of a birth certificate for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 472 waives fees for IDs/birth certificates for homeless individuals, which are often required to access health services and insurance, thereby improving patient access.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 472 directly addresses homelessness by waiving fees for IDs and birth certificates for homeless individuals, which aligns with supporting the 'Housing' topic by removing barriers for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationWaiving fees for IDs/birth certificates for homeless individuals removes a barrier for immigrants within that group to obtain essential documents, indirectly supporting integration.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 289: Establish Ohio Health Care Plan for universal health coverage

To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishing and operating a universal health care plan for all residents would necessitate significant state funding, appropriations, and fiscal management, thus advancing government spending on public services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 289 aims to establish the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents, which expands health coverage and improves patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes universal health care coverage for all Ohio residents, which would include immigrants, thereby providing them with a key service.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes universal health care for all residents, which expands worker benefits by ensuring access to health coverage regardless of employment status.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 87: Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation

To amend sections 2927.12 and 4112.01 and to enact section 4112.20 of the Revised Code to define antisemitism for the purpose of investigations and proceedings by state agencies and to expand the offense of ethnic intimidation to include the offenses of riot and aggravated riot committed by reason of the race, color, religion, or national origin of another person or group of persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens the criminal justice system's ability to address hate crimes by defining antisemitism and expanding the offense of ethnic intimidation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill defines antisemitism and expands ethnic intimidation offenses, providing a protective legal framework relevant to educational institutions and their communities.80% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands ethnic intimidation to include offenses based on national origin, which offers protection to immigrants from hate crimes.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill defines antisemitism for state agency investigations and amends sections related to civil rights (4112.01), which often include employment discrimination protections, indirectly strengthening workers' rights against discrimination.60% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 78: Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan

To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes and operates a universal health care plan, which inherently requires significant government spending, funding, and fiscal management, thus increasing funding for a public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill SB 78 aims to 'establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents,' directly expanding health coverage and patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill aims to provide universal health care coverage to 'all Ohio residents,' which would include immigrants, thus providing a key service to them.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes universal health care coverage for all Ohio residents, which expands a critical benefit (health care) to all workers, ensuring access regardless of employment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 155: Prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in public schools, restricting educational content and policy.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits DEI in public schools. While not explicitly targeting immigrants, DEI initiatives often support diverse student populations, including immigrants. Prohibiting DEI could indirectly weaken support for immigrant integration and inclusi...65% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibiting DEI in public schools limits employment standards and may weaken protections related to equitable and inclusive workplace environments for school employees.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 282: Add immigration status as a required factor for sentencing, bail

To amend sections 2929.12, 2929.15, 2929.22, 2929.25, and 2937.011 of the Revised Code to add a person's immigration status as a factor a court must consider when sentencing or ordering bail.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill HB 282 adds immigration status as a required factor for sentencing and bail, which could lead to reduced defendant rights or expanded criminalization for certain individuals within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill HB 282 mandates courts consider immigration status for sentencing and bail, increasing state immigration enforcement and potentially limiting protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 31: Recognize the Nepali-Bhutanese refugee crisis

This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Ohio's House of Representatives. It formally recognizes the ongoing Nepali-Bhutanese refugee crisis, where thousands remain in camps in Nepal despite global efforts. The resolution expresses support for advocacy groups like the Global People Alliance (GPA), which works on resettlement, repatriation, and family reunification for this community. It does not create new policies, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals - it is solely a statement of acknowledgment and support for existing advocacy efforts.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe symbolic resolution recognizes a refugee crisis and expresses support for advocacy groups working on resettlement and family reunification for immigrants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 153: Require citizenship verification before an elector may vote

To amend sections 303.12, 303.59, 307.94, 3501.01, 3501.38, 3501.381, 3501.39, 3503.13, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.21, 3503.33, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.02, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.051, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3509.09, 3511.02, 3511.04, 3511.05, 3511.09, 3511.11, 3511.14, 3513.07, 3513.261, 3517.01, 3517.12, 3519.02, 3519.05, 3519.16, 3599.12, and 3599.21 and to enact sections 3503.201, 3503.202, and 3511.052 of the Revised Code to require verification of an elector's citizenship before the elector may vote and to modify procedures regarding voter registration, voter roll maintenance, absent voting, and election petitions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill SB 153 requires citizenship verification for voting, which restricts electoral access for non-citizens and limits protections related to immigrant participation in civic life.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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