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HB688Introduced in the House

Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background

IntroducedHouse Commerce and Labor

Introduced by Desiree Tims, District 38

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: Commerce and Labor

February 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: Commerce and Labor

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