2022 OH Legislative Scorecard 2021-
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Ohio Legislature in 2021 and 2022 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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House Votes
1. Regulation Reduction
Reduces regulation restrictions by 30% and eliminates bureaucratic red tape. Prohibits adding a new rule or regulation without also removing two.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Gun Rights
Prohibits state and local governments from infringing the right to bear arms and the 2ndAmendment of the U.S. Constitution during declared emergencies.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Abortion Survival
Ensures that babies who are born-alive after a failed abortion receive the same medical care as other babies, regardless of the circumstances of their birth.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Vaccine Mandates
Covers vaccine injuries under workers compensation and bans public entities and private businesses from imposing vaccine mandates.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Health Order Oversight
Gives power to the legislature to rescind health orders issued by the governor or the Ohio Department of Health.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Constitutional Carry
Removes the requirement that you must possess a permit when carrying a concealable weapon or firearm.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
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Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 0.5% |
| Republican | 98.6% |
