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SR 93

Support amendment: abolish corporate personhood, money as speech

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Nickie Antonio and 5 co-sponsors

Ohio resolution proposes constitutional amendment eliminating corporate legal personhood and rejecting money-as-speech doctrine to restrict corporate political spending power.

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Bill Summary · SR 93

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 93 proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the legal doctrine of "corporate personhood"—the principle that corporations possess certain constitutional rights like natural persons—and to reject the classification of money as protected speech. The resolution seeks to overturn or limit the effects of Supreme Court decisions like Citizens United v. FEC that have expanded corporate political spending rights.

Why is this important

This addresses a core debate about campaign finance and political influence. Supporters argue unlimited corporate spending distorts democracy by giving wealthy entities disproportionate political power. Opponents contend that restricting corporate speech raises First Amendment concerns and that the real issue is transparency rather than spending limits.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional complexity: Amending the U.S. Constitution requires approval from Congress and 38 states; a state resolution alone cannot override Supreme Court precedent without federal action
  • Free speech concerns: Critics argue that distinguishing between corporate and individual speech raises difficult definitional and constitutional questions, potentially affecting nonprofits, unions, and media organizations
  • Campaign finance effectiveness: Disagreement over whether restricting corporate spending actually reduces wealthy interests' political influence or simply redirects it through other channels (dark money groups, individual donations)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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