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Ohio Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:15 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Ohio: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

Scope

OH Analysis

60-Second Briefing

What you need to know about Ohio right now

TaxesSafetyEducation

Recent Vote

HB29 voted 33-0 in the Senate

Taxes Bill to Watch

HB30: Phase-down the state income tax to a flat rate of 2.75%

Hot Topics

Taxes and Safety legislation seeing the most activity this session

50

Bills Tracked

30

Introduced

11

Passed

0

Enacted

Why This Matters

How Ohio legislation affects you

  • 1

    Ohio's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

  • 2

    Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.

  • 3

    Public safety legislation may affect policing, sentencing, or criminal justice procedures.

  • 4

    Legislative momentum is building: 11 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.

  • 5

    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Ohio Quick Guide

Common questions about Ohio legislation

Who represents me in Ohio?

Mike DeWine

Governor

Mike DeWine

Dave Yost

Attorney General

Dave Yost

Frank LaRose

Secretary of State

Frank LaRose

How does Ohio's legislature work?

Ohio's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Ohio right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Taxes, Safety, Education. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Ohio legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Ohio at a Glance

Current session overview

50

Total Bills

30

Introduced

11

Passed

0

Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

Introduced
Passed
Enacted

Browse legislation

Recent bills in Ohio

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

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HB10

Regulate imitation meat and egg products

Last action: Mar 20, 2026

Passed

To amend sections 909.07, 921.01, 921.06, 921.11, 921.16, 921.24, 943.26, 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 3701.132, and 3715.60 and to enact sections 3313.8110, 3345.88, 3715.601, 3715.602, 3715.603, 3715.604, 3715.605, and 5101.5410 of the Revised Code to regulate imitation meat and egg products and to revise various agriculture laws.

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Sponsors

Roy Klopfenstein[R] Jack Daniels[R] Jerry Cirino[R] Paula Hicks-Hudson[D] Terry Johnson[R] George Lang[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Roy Klopfenstein (Republican)
  • Voted 95-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Nov 12, 2025
Yea95
Nay0

Senate

Nov 05, 2025
Yea33
Nay0
OH

HB29

Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers

Last action: Mar 20, 2026

Passed

To enact sections 341.261, 753.321, and 5120.631 of the Revised Code regarding inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers by municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions.

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Sponsors

Latyna Humphrey[D] Marilyn John[R] Nickie Antonio[D] Willis Blackshear[D] Andrew Brenner[R] Jerry Cirino[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Latyna Humphrey (Democrat)
  • Voted 33-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 28, 2025
Yea91
Nay0

Senate

Nov 19, 2025
Yea33
Nay0
OH

HB23

Create the escaped convict alert program

Last action: Mar 02, 2026

Passed

To amend section 4973.17 and to enact section 5502.54 of the Revised Code to create the escaped convict alert program and to allow a prior parent company of a bank to apply to the Secretary of State for the appointment and commission of banking police officers.

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Sponsors

Bill Roemer[R] Josh Williams[R] Andrew Brenner[R] Jerry Cirino[R] Hearcel Craig[D] Theresa Gavarone[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Bill Roemer (Republican)
  • Voted 92-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Nov 05, 2025
Yea92
Nay0

Senate

Oct 29, 2025
Yea32
Nay0
OH

HB27

Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge

Last action: Mar 02, 2026

Passed

To amend sections 4501.21 and 4503.733 and to enact section 5534.90 of the Revised Code to designate the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County as the "Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge" and to make changes to the "Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation" license plate.

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Sponsors

Jamie Callender[R] Daniel Troy[D] Nickie Antonio[D] Andrew Brenner[R] Jerry Cirino[R] Hearcel Craig[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Jamie Callender (Republican)
  • Voted 93-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Oct 29, 2025
Yea93
Nay0

Senate

Oct 22, 2025
Yea33
Nay0
OH

HB38

Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway

Last action: Mar 02, 2026

Passed

To enact section 5534.924 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway."

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Sponsors

Sarah Fowler Arthur[R] Andrew Brenner[R] Jerry Cirino[R] Theresa Gavarone[R] Terry Johnson[R] Al Landis[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Sarah Fowler Arthur (Republican)
  • Voted 33-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Mar 19, 2025
Yea91
Nay0

Senate

Nov 05, 2025
Yea33
Nay0
OH

HB44

Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations

Last action: Feb 04, 2026

Passed

To amend sections 109.804, 124.11, and 124.30 and to enact sections 109.791 and 737.061 of the Revised Code regarding training schools for prospective law enforcement officers, filling a vacant police department position without a competitive examination, requirements for chief of police training, and advanced training for officers at or above the rank of sergeant.

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Sponsors

Joseph Miller[D] Kevin Miller[R] Nickie Antonio[D] Willis Blackshear[D] Brian Chavez[R] Jerry Cirino[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Joseph Miller (Democrat)
  • Voted 33-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 21, 2025
Yea95
Nay1

Senate

Oct 22, 2025
Yea33
Nay0
OH

HB21

Enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

Last action: Nov 12, 2025

Engrossed

To amend sections 1716.01 and 5747.01 and to enact sections 1716.22 and 3333.96 of the Revised Code to enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act.

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Sponsors

Angela King[R] Tim Barhorst[R] Sean Brennan[D] Rodney Creech[R] Jennifer Gross[R] Marilyn John[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Angela King (Republican)
  • Voted 65-31 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Nov 12, 2025
Yea65
Nay31
OH

HB50

Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway

Last action: Sep 30, 2025

Passed

To enact section 5533.106 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 47 in Darke County as the "PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway."

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Sponsors

Angela King[R] Nickie Antonio[D] Willis Blackshear[D] Andrew Brenner[R] Jerry Cirino[R] Hearcel Craig[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Angela King (Republican)
  • Voted 32-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Mar 19, 2025
Yea92
Nay0

Senate

Jun 18, 2025
Yea32
Nay0
OH

HB4

Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day

Last action: Aug 27, 2025

Passed

To enact section 5.2471 of the Revised Code to designate September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day."

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Sponsors

Adam Holmes[R] Cecil Thomas[D] Nickie Antonio[D] Willis Blackshear[D] Louis Blessing[R] Andrew Brenner[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Adam Holmes (Republican)
  • Voted 33-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Feb 12, 2025
Yea12
Nay0

Senate

May 07, 2025
Yea33
Nay0
OH

HB15

Amend competitive retail electric service law

Last action: Aug 14, 2025

Passed

To amend sections 122.6511, 3313.372, 3313.373, 4905.03, 4906.01, 4906.03, 4906.06, 4906.07, 4906.10, 4909.04, 4909.05, 4909.052, 4909.06, 4909.07, 4909.08, 4909.15, 4909.156, 4909.173, 4909.174, 4909.18, 4909.19, 4909.191, 4909.42, 4928.01, 4928.05, 4928.08, 4928.14, 4928.141, 4928.142, 4928.144, 4928.17, 4928.20, 4928.23, 4928.231, 4928.232, 4928.34, 4928.542, 4928.64, 4928.645, 4929.20, 4933.81, 4935.04, 5727.01, 5727.111, and 5727.75; to enact sections 122.161, 3313.377, 3313.378, 4903.27, 4905.23, 4905.311, 4905.321, 4905.331, 4909.041, 4909.042, 4909.159, 4909.181, 4909.192, 4909.193, 4909.421, 4928.041, 4928.101, 4928.102, 4928.103, 4928.104, 4928.105, 4928.149, 4928.1410, 4928.73, 4928.83, 4928.86, 4929.221, 4929.222, and 5727.76; and to repeal sections 3706.40, 3706.41, 3706.43, 3706.431, 3706.45, 3706.46, 3706.49, 3706.491, 3706.55, 3706.551, 3706.59, 3706.63, 3706.65, 4906.105, 4928.143, 4928.148, 4928.47, and 4928.642 of the Revised Code to amend the competitive retail electric service law, modify taxation of certain public utility property, and repeal parts of H.B. 6 of the 133rd General Assembly.

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Sponsors

Roy Klopfenstein[R] Nickie Antonio[D] Willis Blackshear[D] Andrew Brenner[R] Brian Chavez[R] Jerry Cirino[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Roy Klopfenstein (Republican)
  • Voted 33-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Apr 30, 2025
Yea94
Nay2

Senate

Apr 30, 2025
Yea33
Nay0

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.