HB 688

Ohio House bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 10, 2026.

Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background.

Bill ID OH-2025-2026-HB-688
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee H. COM
House in_committee 2026-02-10
Criminal Justice Labor / Employment
Summary

To enact section 4113.87 of the Revised Code to prohibit private employers from including on an employment application any question concerning the criminal background of the applicant.

Sponsor
Desiree Tims, Juanita O. Brent
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-10 Status in_committee
2026-02-10 Latest Action Introduced
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