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OH SB181

OH SB181
Regards student religious expression in athletics, activities


summary

Introduced
05/18/2021
In Committee
10/27/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
Passed
02/09/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/09/2022

Introduced Session

134th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To enact section 3313.5317 of the Revised Code regarding student religious expression in interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities.

AI Summary

This bill enacts a new section of the Ohio Revised Code (Section 3313.5317) regarding student religious expression in interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities. The key provisions are: 1) Schools and athletic organizations cannot prohibit or obstruct students from wearing religious apparel while competing or participating, unless there is a legitimate safety concern; 2) If a safety concern is identified, the school or organization must offer reasonable accommodations; 3) Schools, school officials, and athletic organizations are not liable for damages unless their actions constitute willful or wanton misconduct; and 4) Violations of this law can result in civil action for damages, injunctive relief, or other appropriate relief.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (80)

Theresa Gavarone (R)* Nickie Antonio (D),  Brian Baldridge (R),  Willis Blackshear (D),  Bill Blessing (R),  Kristin Boggs (D),  Andrew Brenner (R),  Juanita Brent (D),  Richard Brown (D),  Jamie Callender (R),  Sara Carruthers (R),  Jerry Cirino (R),  Gary Click (R),  Hearcel Craig (D),  Rodney Creech (R),  Jon Cross (R),  Jeffrey Crossman (D),  Sedrick Denson (D),  Matt Dolan (R),  Ron Ferguson (R),  Sarah Fowler Arthur (R),  Haraz Ghanbari (R),  Jennifer Gross (R),  Bob Hackett (R),  Thomas Hall (R),  Paula Hicks-Hudson (D),  Brett Hillyer (R),  Jim Hoops (R),  Jay Hottinger (R),  Steve Huffman (R),  Latyna Humphrey (D),  Catherine Ingram (D),  Dontavius Jarrells (D),  Marilyn John (R),  Mark Johnson (R),  Terry Johnson (R),  Don Jones (R),  Darrell Kick (R),  Stephanie Kunze (R),  Laura Lanese (R),  David Leland (D),  Michele Lepore-Hagan (D),  Mary Lightbody (D),  Beth Liston (D),  Tina Maharath (D),  Gayle Manning (R),  Nathan Manning (R),  Riordan McClain (R),  Rob McColley (R),  Adam Miller (D),  Jessica Miranda (D),  Michael O'Brien (D),  Scott Oelslager (R),  Thomas Patton (R),  Bob Peterson (R),  Sharon Ray (R),  Bill Reineke (R),  Tracy Richardson (R),  Phil Robinson (D),  Kristina Roegner (R),  Mark Romanchuk (R),  Michael Rulli (R),  Allison Russo (D),  Tim Schaffer (R),  Jean Schmidt (R),  Kirk Schuring (R),  Kent Smith (D),  Monique Smith (D),  Lisa Sobecki (D),  D.J. Swearingen (R),  Bride Sweeney (D),  Vernon Sykes (D),  Cecil Thomas (D),  Terrence Upchurch (D),  Casey Weinstein (D),  Thomas West (D),  Andrea White (R),  Steve Wilson (R),  Tom Young (R),  Kenneth Yuko (D), 

Last Action

Effective 5/30/22 (on 02/09/2022)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA134-SB-181
Analysis - As Enrolled https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=18488&format=pdf
Fiscal Note - As Enrolled https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=18417&format=pdf
Bill https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_134/bills/sb181/EN/05/sb181_05_EN?format=pdf
Bill https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_134/bills/sb181/PH/04/sb181_04_PH?format=pdf
Fiscal Note - As Passed By House https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=18327&format=pdf
Analysis - As Reported By House Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=17700&format=pdf
Bill https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_134/bills/sb181/RH/03/sb181_03_RH?format=pdf
Synopsis of Committee Amendments https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=17695&format=pdf
Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=17676&format=pdf
Analysis - As Passed By Senate https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=17091&format=pdf
Fiscal Note - As Passed By Senate https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=16954&format=pdf
Bill https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_134/bills/sb181/PS/02/sb181_02_PS?format=pdf
Bill https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_134/bills/sb181/RS/01/sb181_01_RS?format=pdf
Analysis - As Reported By Senate Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=16894&format=pdf
Fiscal Note - As Reported By Senate Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=16892&format=pdf
Analysis - As Introduced https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=16801&format=pdf
Fiscal Note - As Introduced https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=16807&format=pdf
Bill https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_134/bills/sb181/IN/00/sb181_00_IN?format=pdf
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