HB 335 and its companion bill SB 231 expand laws concerning anti-discrimination in Ohio to include sexual orientation and gender identity, granting protections in employment, housing, and public accommodation.

Jurisdiction/Legislation Level

State

LCS Legislation Status

http://lsc.state.oh.us/coderev/hou129.nsf/House+Bill+Number/0335?OpenDoc...

Our Take on This Bill

The Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law, and the ACLU of Ohio supports the aim of HB 335 and its companion bill SB 231 to extend protection to Ohioans who face discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Committees

Commerce / Labor / Technology (H)

Sponsors

Rep. Ashford (D), Rep. Barnes (D), Rep. Boyd (D), Rep. Celeste (D), Rep. Clyde (D), Rep. Driehaus (D), Rep. Fedor (D), Rep. Foley (D), Rep. Garland (D), Rep. Gentile (D), Rep. Goyal (D), Rep. Heard (D), Rep. Letson (D), Rep. Lundy (D), Rep. Murray (D), Re

Authors

Rep. Antonio (D), Rep. McGregor (R)

Status

Failed

Bill number

HB 335