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Ohioans Overwhelmingly Opposed House Bill 1 (H.B. 1) at Hearing on March 17
Not a Single Ohio Resident Testified in Support
5 of the total 7 support testimonies came from out of state
March 19, 20267 vs. 102
Only seven (7) testimonies were submitted in support of the legislation, five (5) from out‑of‑state special‑interest groups.
In contrast, opposition testimony came from 95 Ohio residents, one member of the legislature, and six (6) community and civil‑rights organizations.
Ohioans to Show Strong Opposition at House Bill 1 Hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
March 16, 2026The Ohio House Public Safety Committee will hold its fourth hearing on the substitute bill for House Bill 1 (HB1) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. HB1 shares a similar title with its Senate companion, Senate Bill 88 (SB88): “Enact Ohio Property Protection Act.” Both bills seek to restrict land and property ownership based on national origin, raising serious concerns about violations of federal and state law, including the U.S. Constitution and the Fair Housing Act.
Concerned residents across the state are organizing to show strong opposition to HB1 and to demonstrate the community’s commitment to protecting public interests, property rights, and Ohio’s economic future.