Ohio HB306 establishes the Hate Crime Act to prohibit hate crimes and create a civil remedy for victims.

Ohio HB306, known as the Hate Crime Act, aims to prohibit hate crimes and establish a civil remedy for victims. The bill defines hate crimes as offenses committed against a person or property due to the victim's political affiliation, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics. It also addresses intimidation by threat of violence and the enforcement of waivers in contracts. The act allows victims to file complaints with the attorney general or county prosecutor, who can investigate and bring actions against alleged violators.

Ohio HB306 establishes the Hate Crime Act to prohibit hate crimes and create a civil remedy for victims.

Ohio HB306, known as the Hate Crime Act, aims to prohibit hate crimes and establish a civil remedy for victims. The bill defines hate crimes as offenses committed against a person or property due to the victim's political affiliation, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics. It also addresses intimidation by threat of violence and the enforcement of waivers in contracts. The act allows victims to file complaints with the attorney general or county prosecutor, who can investigate and bring actions against alleged violators.