HB588

Apply employment portions of Civil Rights Law to unpaid interns

Introduced·11/12/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB588 applies employment portions of Civil Rights Law to unpaid interns.

Ohio HB588 amends the Ohio Revised Code to ensure the employment portions of the Ohio Civil Rights Law apply to unpaid interns. This means unpaid interns must be protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, military status, familial status, national origin, disability, or ancestry. The bill redefines "employee" to include individuals performing unpaid work for an employer primarily to gain career-relevant knowledge or experience.

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Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
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History

Nov 19, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Commerce and Labor

Nov 12, 2025

House

Introduced