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  • 2026-0286: Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 1: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures by adding a new Chapter 172A: Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement, to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, place certain restrictions on the use of City assets, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Mar 23, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • OCRC MINUTES March 12, 2026 Page 1 of 85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Mar 12, 2026

    ·Akron, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held its regular meeting on March 12, 2026, in Columbus, with Chair Valerie Lemmie presiding and four commissioners in attendance. The meeting included approval of corrected minutes from February 12, 2026, and confirmation of staff findings on multiple complainant requests for reconsideration, including cases seeking to vacate "no probable cause" determinations and requests for further investigation across various discrimination complaints involving employers and organizations. The agenda items referenced numerous civil rights cases, including complaints against entities such as Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, Bowling Green State University, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and several police departments.

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  • 2026-0347: Order for a hearing to explore programs the City of Boston offers or could establish to prevent illegal discrimination by landlords and real estate brokers against prospective tenants utilizing housing choice vouchers.

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • OCRC MINUTES November 20, 2025 Page 1 of 94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Akron, OH
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    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Columbus, with Chair Valerie Lemmie presiding and all five commissioners present. The meeting approved corrected minutes from October 30, 2025, and addressed multiple complainant requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" determinations and grant for further investigation across various cases involving housing discrimination, employment, and civil rights violations. The agenda also included a request to vacate an original "no jurisdiction" determination, though specific decisions and outcomes are not detailed in the available excerpt.

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  • 2025-2242: Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V, Chapter 651.04 by adding the definition for the protected class of “housing status,” amending 659.03 to include “past or present housing status” as a class protected from housing discrimination as well as simplifying 659.03 by not listing each protected class in each subsection.

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 78 June 26, 2025 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Jun 26, 2025

    ·Cleveland, OH
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    On June 26, 2025, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting in Columbus with all five commissioners present. The meeting began with approval of corrected minutes from the previous May 29, 2025 meeting, followed by consideration of multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" determinations and grant further investigation in various civil rights cases involving allegations of discrimination in employment, housing, and other areas.

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  • 2025-1975: Ordinance amending Title 6: Conduct, Article V: Discrimination, Chapter 651: Findings and Policy, and Chapter 659: Unlawful Practices to restrict discrimination in medical care on the basis of gender identity.

    Jun 23, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-0329: Order for a hearing to explore programs the City of Boston offers or could establish to prevent illegal discrimination by landlords and real estate brokers against prospective tenants utilizing Housing Choice Vouchers. On motion of Councilors Santana and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor.

    Jan 26, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-1425: Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new Section, “105. Local Governance”, by prohibiting the discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability, place of birth, national origin or association or affiliation with any nation or foreign state in conducting business of the City?” (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)

    Jan 22, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-0188: Order for a hearing on discrimination in lending and appraisals.

    Jan 6, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 81 December 19, 2024 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Dec 19, 2024

    ·Cleveland, OH
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    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on December 19, 2024, at Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus with Chair Valerie Lemmie presiding and a quorum present. The Commission approved minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting by vote (Commissioners Barreras and Winburn and Chair Lemmie voting yes; Commissioner Patmon did not participate). The agenda included twelve complainant requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" findings and grant further review across various employment and housing discrimination cases, plus additional requests to vacate "no jurisdiction" findings.

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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 81 December 19, 2024 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Dec 19, 2024

    ·Akron, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held its regular meeting on December 19, 2024, in Columbus with Chair Valerie Lemmie presiding and a quorum of three commissioners present. The meeting included approval of previous minutes and review of multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" and "no jurisdiction" findings across various cases involving employment discrimination, housing, and other civil rights matters, including cases against employers such as Ford Motor Company, Cardinal Health, and Akron Children's Hospital. The document does not contain specific budget figures or detailed policy decisions, but reflects the Commission's standard case review and reconsideration procedures.

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  • 2024-1312: WHEREAS, Amnesty International, founded in London in 1961, is a Nobel Prize-winning grassroots activist organization that undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights; and,

    Dec 6, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 3280-2024: To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle all claims with Allison Meade related to three employment discrimination charges filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC); to authorize the expenditure of Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($65,000.00) in settlement of the administrative charges; to authorize the transfer of said funds from the Citywide Account into the Department of Public Safety’s General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)

    Nov 19, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2024-0705: Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six: Conduct, Article V: Discrimination, Chapter 651: Findings and Policy, and Chapter 659: Unlawful Practices to make medical marijuana patients a protected class and restrict discrimination against them.

    Jul 8, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-0655: WHEREAS, House Bill 1394 passed out of the House on July 7th, 2023 by a vote of 182-21. The CROWN Act is a bill that expands protection from racial discrimination by updating the PA Human relations Act. House Bill 1394 has to be passed by the Pennsylvania Senate and then it has to be signed by the Governor to become law; and

    Jul 1, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 1440-2024: To amend various sections of Chapter 2331 of the Columbus City Codes to enhance the ability of the Community Relations Commission to protect individuals from discrimination that may occur within the City of Columbus.

    May 10, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2024-0414: Order for a hearing to explore programs the City of Boston offers or could establish to prevent illegal discrimination by landlords and real estate brokers against prospective tenants utilizing housing choice vouchers.

    Feb 22, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2024-0193: Order for a hearing to discuss an increase in racist incidents in Boston and the Human Rights Commission’s role in tracking, reporting, and addressing discrimination and civil rights violations.

    Jan 22, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2024-0195: Order for a hearing on discrimination in lending and appraisals. On the motion of Councilors Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement.

    Jan 22, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2023-2288: WHEREAS, Amnesty International, founded in London in 1961, is a Nobel Prize-winning grassroots activist organization that undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights; and,

    Dec 4, 2023

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2023-1747: Councilor Lara called Docket #1747, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars ($352,270.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Fair Housing Assistance Program, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Boston Fair Housing & Equity Commission. The grant will fund processing and training cost related to housing discrimination complaints received by the Boston Housing & Equity Commission, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    Nov 27, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2023-1748: Councilor Lara called Docket #1748, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars ($304,430.00) in the form of a grant for the FY24 Fair Housing Assistance Program, awarded the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Office of Fair Housing & Equity. The grant will fund processing and training cost related to housing discrimination complaints received by the Boston Fair Housing & Equity Commission, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the order was passed.

    Nov 27, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2023-2038: Ordinance amending City Code Title Six: Conduct, Article V: Discrimination, Chapter 651: Findings and Policy, and Chapter 659: Unlawful Practices, by adding enhanced housing protections for survivors of domestic violence.

    Oct 6, 2023

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 60 October 5, 2023 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Oct 5, 2023

    ·Columbus, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held its regular meeting on October 5, 2023, in Columbus, with Chair Lemmie and three commissioners present. The Commission approved the minutes from its previous meeting on September 14, 2023, and approved a case name correction for a no-jurisdiction matter. The agenda included confirmation of staff findings on several complainants' requests for reconsideration regarding initial no probable cause determinations in employment and public utilities discrimination cases, involving allegations against the City of Toledo's Department of Public Utilities and other employers.

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  • 2023-1866: Ordinance amending Title Six: Conduct, Article V: Discrimination, Chapter 659: Unlawful Practices, §659.03 Unlawful Housing Practices in order to provide protections to homeowners from solicitation and related problems, all under certain terms and conditions. (Post Agenda held 10/25/23) (Briefing held 12/1/23)

    Aug 29, 2023

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2023-1826: Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with Outwith Studios LLC at a cost not to exceed Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($49,900) to conduct housing discrimination research and develop recommendations.

    Jul 28, 2023

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2023-0836: Resolution calling for non-discrimination and quality healthcare for immigrants and communities of color. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Coletta, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Apr 24, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • CB 120511: AN ORDINANCE relating to human rights; including protections against discrimination based on an individual’s caste; making technical amendments; and amending Sections 3.14.910, 3.14.931, 3.110.260, 4.80.020, 5.30.020, 6.02.270, 6.202.230, 14.04.020, 14.04.030, 14.04.040, 14.06.020, 14.06.030, 14.08.015, 14.08.020, 14.08.045, 14.08.070, 14.08.190, 14.10.010, 14.10.020, 14.11.020, and 18.12.280 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    Feb 7, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 2023-0155: Order for a hearing to discuss an increase in racist incidents in Boston and the Human Rights Commission's role in tracking, reporting, and addressing discrimination and civil rights violations.

    Jan 9, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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