HB 489: Eliminate state contract requirement re: jurisdictional boycott
The bill proposes to repeal Section 9.76 of the revised code, which eliminates a requirement that state contracts include a provision declaring the company is not boycotting any jurisdiction with which Ohio can enjoy open trade. The provision specifically mentions Israel, and the bill ensures that this provision remains in place to maintain open trade with Israel during the contract period.
| Oct. 08, 2025 | Referred to committee: General Government |
| Oct. 01, 2025 | Introduced |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. B. No. 489
2025-2026
Representatives Abdullahi, Rader
To repeal section 9.76 of the Revised Code to ..... 1
eliminate a requirement that state contracts ..... 2
include a provision in which the company ..... 3
declares it is not boycotting any jurisdiction ..... 4
with which Ohio can enjoy open trade, including ..... 5
Israel, and will not do so during the contract ..... 6
period. ..... 7
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 9.76 of the Revised Code is hereby ..... 8
repealed. ..... 9