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