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Introduced
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, and 5123.87 and to enact section 4111.061 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act, aims to phase out the use of subminimum wages for individuals with physical or mental disabilities over the next five years. It requires employers who currently pay subminimum wages to submit transition plans to the Department of Developmental Disabilities detailing how they will support these individuals in pursuing competitive, integrated employment. The bill also establishes an Employment First Task Force to coordinate state efforts and provide assistance to employers and individuals with disabilities during this transition. Additionally, the bill prohibits the issuance of new state licenses or the renewal of existing licenses that authorize the payment of subminimum wages after a certain date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (34)
Dontavius Jarrells (D)*,
Scott Lipps (R)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Rachel Baker (D),
Willis Blackshear (D),
Sean Brennan (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Richard Brown (D),
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D),
Rick Dell'Aquila (D),
Sedrick Denson (D),
Michele Grim (D),
Latyna Humphrey (D),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Mark Johnson (R),
Beth Liston (D),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Lauren McNally (D),
Adam Miller (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Jessica Miranda (D),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Phil Robinson (D),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Mike Skindell (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Bride Sweeney (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Dan Troy (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Casey Weinstein (D),
Andrea White (R),
Last Action
House Government Oversight Lipps, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (09:30:00 4/16/2024 Room 116) (on 04/16/2024)
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