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Introduced
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
In Committee
12/11/2024
12/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To enact section 3792.07 of the Revised Code to prohibit discrimination against an individual for the refusal of certain medical interventions for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions, and to name this act the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, enacts section 3792.07 of the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit discrimination against individuals 18 years or older (or emancipated minors) who refuse certain medical interventions, such as biologics, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, or gene-editing technologies, for reasons of conscience or religious convictions. The bill prohibits businesses, employers, health care providers, state agencies, and other entities from denying employment, services, access to commerce, or equal treatment to individuals who refuse these medical interventions. Individuals who believe their rights have been violated can seek injunctive relief, declaratory judgment, or monetary damages in court, and the court must award them costs and fees if they prevail.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (33)
Jennifer Gross (R)*,
Scott Wiggam (R)*,
Tim Barhorst (R),
Adam Bird (R),
Thad Claggett (R),
Gary Click (R),
Rodney Creech (R),
Bill Dean (R),
Jay Edwards (R),
Ron Ferguson (R),
Thomas Hall (R),
Adam Holmes (R),
Marilyn John (R),
Darrell Kick (R),
Angie King (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Beth Lear (R),
Scott Lipps (R),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Mike Loychik (R),
Riordan McClain (R),
Derek Merrin (R),
Kevin Miller (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Jena Powell (R),
Sharon Ray (R),
Tracy Richardson (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Dick Stein (R),
Reggie Stoltzfus (R),
D.J. Swearingen (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Reported: Health Provider Services (on 12/11/2024)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb319 |
Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=22933&format=pdf |
Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=22244&format=pdf |
BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/hb319/IN/00/hb319_00_IN?format=pdf |
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