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HB 688 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background

Summary
To enact section 4113.87 of the Revised Code to prohibit private employers from including on an employment application any question concerning the criminal background of the applicant.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits employment inquiries about criminal history, reducing barriers to reemployment for people with records - aligns with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits criminal background questions in hiring, reducing employment barriers for workers with records, directly protecting employment rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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DDemocratic
OH
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Juanita Brent
DDemocratic
OH
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