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HB 489OHIOSession 136State Billin committee

Ohio HB 489 repeals state contract certification requirement regarding jurisdictional boycotts

Original title: Eliminate state contract requirement re: jurisdictional boycott

Last action · October 8, 2025: Referred to General GovernmentSponsors: Munira Abdullahi and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio HB 489 repeals section 9.76 of the , eliminating the requirement that companies contracting with the state declare they are not boycotting jurisdictions with which Ohio enjoys open trade.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

companies contracting with the state of Ohio

Directly affected

state agencies issuing contracts

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ohio HB 489 change?

It repeals section 9.76 of the , removing the requirement that companies seeking state contracts declare they do not boycott certain jurisdictions.

Which section of the law is affected?

Section 9.76 of the is repealed.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Oct 8, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to General Government
Oct 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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Connected Entities

Tristan Rader, Israel, Munira Abdullahi

PersonTristan Rader“Representative, District 13”Map →

locationIsrael“Jurisdiction referenced in trade context under section 9.76 of the Revised Code”Map →

PersonMunira Abdullahi“Representative, District 9”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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