In 2004, as discriminatory constitutional amendments were pushed in numerous states throughout the nation, Ohio citizens voted for an anti-relationship recognition constitutional amendment which passedand wrote discrimination into Ohio's constitution. State advocacygroups are working to both repeal such discrimination and end theexclusion of same-sex couples and their families from marriage.

Status: Anti-Relationship Recognition Constitutional Amendment

Groups Actively Working on Marriage

Equality Ohio: a statewide organization which envisions an Ohio where everyone feels at home; livingin families and communities where equality, diversity andinclusiveness are universally valued; and where government protectsall people and responds to their needs, regardless of sexualorientation and gender identity or expression