Remove derogatory disability terminology
This legislation aims to eliminate the use of derogatory disability terminology in legal documents. By removing these terms, it intends to promote respect and dignity for individuals with disabilities.
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HB 162 — Remove derogatory disability terminology
Last action — As Reported by the House Civil Justice Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 134th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill seeks to remove derogatory terms related to disabilities from legislation.
This legislation aims to eliminate the use of derogatory disability terminology in legal documents. By removing these terms, it intends to promote respect and dignity for individuals with disabilities.
Summary
Remove derogatory disability terminology
Bill Text
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Read HB 162 on the official Ohio source →Action History
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As Reported by the House Civil Justice Committee
Sponsors
- Tavia Galonski · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (133)
133 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 133 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Seitz | — | Yea |
| Brett Hudson Hillyer | — | Yea |
| Darrell Kick | — | Yea |
| David Leland | — | Yea |
| Diane V. Grendell | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Skindell | — | Yea |
| Richard D. Brown | — | Yea |
| Tavia Galonski | — | Yea |
| Al Cutrona | Republican | Yea |
| Andrea White | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| D. J. Swearingen | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 162 do?
- Remove derogatory disability terminology
- Who sponsors HB 162?
- HB 162 is sponsored by Tavia Galonski.
- What is the current status of HB 162?
- This bill died with 134th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 162?
- Track HB 162 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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