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Ohio Hate Crimes Law

Gender identity protected? No
Gender identity-motivated violence is not addressed under Ohio hate crimes law. Ohio hate crimes law addresses crimes motivated by race, color, religion, or national origin. ORC Ann. § 2927.12 (Anderson 2002).

Sexual orientation protected? No
Sexual orientation-motivated crimes are not addressed under Ohio hate crimes law. Ohio hate crimes law addresses crimes motivated by race, color, religion, or national origin. ORC Ann. § 2927.12 (Anderson


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Last Updated: 3/19/2007