This means it is technically legal in most parts of the state to discriminate against someone for their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Ohio is one of the nearly 30 states with no LGBT non-discrimination protections, according to data collected by Freedom for All Americans. Just a week after Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would require genital inspections for any female high school or college athlete that is 'accused' or 'suspected' of being transgender, reaction to the bill has put Ohio and News 5's coverage in the spotlight on cable news networks, late night talk show circuit and national newspapers.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As the state continuously puts forward legislation that LGBTQ+ advocates say is discriminatory, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is challenging those bills and attempting to push forward the Ohio Fairness Act.
