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SB 73 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act

Summary
To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, and 4112.01 and to enact section 3313.6612 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, which is a protection of civil rights. Protecting civil rights is an indicator for supporting criminal justice reform.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles within educational settings, enhancing protection and fostering a more inclusive environment for students and staff.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill amends civil rights law (4112.01) to prohibit discrimination based on hair, which extends anti-discrimination protections to housing.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, directly protecting individuals' rights and employment standards within the 'Labor & Employment' topic.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
2 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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Party
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District
P
Photo of Catherine Ingram
Catherine Ingram
DDemocratic
OH
9
P
Photo of Paula Hicks-Hudson
Paula Hicks-Hudson
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Bill DeMora
Bill DeMora
DDemocratic
OH
25
Co
Photo of Casey Weinstein
Casey Weinstein
DDemocratic
OH
28
Co
Photo of Hearcel Craig
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
OH
15
Co
Photo of Kent Smith
Kent Smith
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Nickie Antonio
Nickie Antonio
DDemocratic
OH
23