Ohio Drops Affirmative Action Program Requirements for State Contractors
Ohio has eliminated requirements that state contractors maintain written affirmative action programs (AAPs) and that bidders for public improvement construction projects receive affirmative action certifications. The changes significantly alter the landscape for state contractors amid President Donald Trump’s rollback of AAP compliance mandates for federal contractors. Quick Hits A new Ohio law will eliminate AAP requirements for state contractors. The changes align with the Trump administration’s rollback of federal affirmative action mandates. Ohio was one of several states and local jurisdictions with its own contractor affirmative action requirements . On June 30, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (HB) 96 , the state’s operating appropriations vehicle for fiscal year (FY) 2026–27. The legislation revamped government administrative requirements and will eliminate key affirmative action requirements for state contractors effective September 30, 2025. AA...