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Ohio House Passes Nondiscrimination Bill


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A bill to protect LGBT people from discrimination in employment and housing passed the Ohio state house on Tuesday, although its prospects in the senate appear far from certain.

Five Republicans joined all Democrats to pass the bill by a vote of 53-39, reports the Columbus Dispatch.

The long-stalled bill finally moved toward a vote after Democrats captured the Ohio house last November. However, the bill is expected to face an uphill battle in the senate, where Republicans retain control.

“The bill could hit a wall in the GOP-controlled senate,” according to the Columbus Dispatch, “where President Bill M. Harris, R-Ashland, has said repeatedly that although it will get a hearing, he doesn't see a need for the legislation.”

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Reader Comments
  • Name: SeeEmBee
    Date posted: 9/17/2009 10:05:40 AM
    Hometown: NJ

    Comment:

    The picture suggests that Taft is still governor. The gov since the 06 election has been Ted Strickland, a Dem and a much more gay-friendly administrator.

  • Name: Stephen
    Date posted: 9/17/2009 8:07:05 AM
    Hometown: dayton, Oh

    Comment:

    Things are turning around. i volunteer with Equality Ohio and we have fought hard for 4 years to get this bill passed in the House. I think Ohio will eventually get there, but yes Mike, it is an uphill battle in Ohio as it is in most of the country. So go to equalityohio.org and get on board to help us out!!! we are making progress as this bill proves! We need your help....don't run! stay and fight!

  • Name: mike
    Date posted: 9/16/2009 3:29:02 PM
    Hometown: cincinnati

    Comment:

    Ohio is such a backward state. It is a hell hole for gays. The conservative religious groups run everything. Most gays leave this state to live with more equal rights. This bill doesn't have a chance of passing. Hello from hell!



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