The bill, known as the Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act, proposes the enactment of section 9.51 of the Revised Code to safeguard religious freedom in Ohio. It defines "exercise of religion" broadly, encompassing any religious practice, and outlines the responsibilities of governmental entities regarding the burden they may place on individuals' religious practices. Specifically, it states that a governmental entity cannot substantially burden a person's exercise of religion unless it can demonstrate that the burden serves a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of achieving that interest.

Additionally, the bill allows individuals whose religious exercise has been unlawfully burdened to seek relief in the court of common pleas, while also waiving governmental immunity in such cases. It permits courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party, excluding governmental entities, and clarifies that the act does not affect the First Amendment's establishment clause. Overall, the bill aims to provide robust protections for religious practices while balancing governmental interests.