Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a statutory definition of antisemitism, lists contemporary examples, and clarifies that criticism of Israel is not covered. It also upgrades the crime of ethnic intimidation to cover riots and aggravated riots motivated by race, color, religion, or national origin. State agencies must use the new definition when investigating discrimination and provide anti‑bias training to employees.

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Hearings

• Senate Judiciary: Daniel Driscoll - Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, Theodore Frazier - Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, Gary Lewis - Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, S. B. No. 341, Am. H. B. No. 168, H. B. No. 31, S. B. No. 163, S. B. No. 87
  Senate Judiciary · Mar 4, 2026
• Senate Judiciary: S. B. No. 83, H. B. No. 195, H. B. No. 31, S. B. No. 157, S. B. No. 87
  Senate Judiciary · Feb 18, 2026
• Senate Judiciary: S. B. No. 75, Am. H. B. No. 55, S. B. No. 242, Sub. H. B. No. 210, S. B. No. 87
  Senate Judiciary · Feb 11, 2026
• Senate Judiciary: S. B. No. 75, Am. H. B. No. 55, S. B. No. 242, Sub. H. B. No. 210, S. B. No. 87
  Senate Judiciary · Jan 28, 2026
• Senate Judiciary: S. B. No. 87, S. B. No. 114, S. B. No. 35, S. B. No. 62, S. B. No. 11
  Senate Judiciary · Mar 5, 2025

History

1. Mar 18, 2026Referred to committee
2. Mar 10, 2026Introduced
3. Mar 4, 2026Reported - Substitute
4. Mar 4, 2026Passed
5. Feb 12, 2025Referred to committee
6. Feb 10, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Terry Johnson (R) · sponsor
• George F. Lang
• Jerry C. Cirino
• Tim Schaffer

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