Bill > HB135

This bill amends Ohio law to prohibit discrimination in rental housing based on lawful source of income. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "lawful source of income" to explicitly include various types of government assistance programs, such as low-income housing assistance, Ohio works first program, housing finance agency support, Medicaid, veterans' benefits, supplemental nutrition assistance, special supplemental nutrition program for women and children, supplemental security income, and social security disability benefits. The bill makes it unlawful for landlords to refuse to rent, misrepresent availability, or discriminate in rental terms based on a person's source of income. This means that landlords cannot deny housing or treat potential tenants differently simply because they receive government assistance or other legally obtained income. The goal is to prevent housing discrimination against individuals who rely on various forms of financial support, ensuring that they have equal access to housing opportunities. By explicitly listing multiple income sources and prohibiting discrimination, the bill aims to protect vulnerable populations from being unfairly excluded from housing markets.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb135