Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 489 — Eliminate state contract requirement re: jurisdictional boycott

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

To repeal section 9.76 of the Revised Code to eliminate a requirement that state contracts include a provision in which the company declares it is not boycotting any jurisdiction with which Ohio can enjoy open trade, including Israel, and will not do so during the contract period.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 489 do?
To repeal section 9.76 of the Revised Code to eliminate a requirement that state contracts include a provision in which the company declares it is not boycotting any jurisdiction with which Ohio can enjoy open trade, including Israel, and will not do so during the contract period.
Who sponsors HB 489?
HB 489 is sponsored by Munira Abdullahi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 489?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 489?
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