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OH HB 415

in committee

Enact CROWN Act regarding discrimination based on hair

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Did OH HB 415 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 415 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-09-15): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 415 about?

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3319.48 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination by a public school against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.

Who sponsors OH HB 415?

Jamie Callender, Juanita O. Brent are the primary sponsors of OH HB 415, joined by 15 cosponsors.

Description

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3319.48 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination by a public school against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.

Introduced
2025-08-13
Latest action
2025-09-15 — Referred to committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Jamie Callenderprimary
  • Juanita O. Brentprimary
  • Erika Whitecosponsor
  • Eric Synenbergcosponsor
  • Bride Rose Sweeneycosponsor
  • Anita Somanicosponsor
  • Beryl Piccolantoniocosponsor
  • Crystal Lettcosponsor
  • Tom Youngcosponsor
  • Brian Lamptoncosponsor
  • Michele Grimcosponsor
  • Tex Fischercosponsor
  • Christine Cockleycosponsor
  • Karen Brownleecosponsor
  • Sean P. Brennancosponsor
  • Meredith R. Lawson-Rowecosponsor
  • Josh Williamscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-09-15

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-08-13

    Introduced

    introduction

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