Ohio Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Ohio: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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OH Analysis
60-Second Briefing
What you need to know about Ohio right now
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
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Ohio's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Public safety legislation may affect policing, sentencing, or criminal justice procedures.
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Legislative momentum is building: 11 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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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?
Who represents me in Ohio?

Governor
Mike DeWine

Attorney General
Dave Yost

Secretary of State
Frank LaRose
How does Ohio's legislature work?
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?
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?
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
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Recent bills in Ohio
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
HB10
Regulate imitation meat and egg products
Last action: Mar 20, 2026
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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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, 2025Senate
Nov 05, 2025HB29
Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers
Last action: Mar 20, 2026
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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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, 2025Senate
Nov 19, 2025HB23
Create the escaped convict alert program
Last action: Mar 02, 2026
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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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, 2025Senate
Oct 29, 2025HB27
Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge
Last action: Mar 02, 2026
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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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, 2025Senate
Oct 22, 2025HB38
Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway
Last action: Mar 02, 2026
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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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, 2025Senate
Nov 05, 2025HB44
Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations
Last action: Feb 04, 2026
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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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, 2025Senate
Oct 22, 2025HB21
Enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
Last action: Nov 12, 2025
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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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, 2025HB50
Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway
Last action: Sep 30, 2025
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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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, 2025Senate
Jun 18, 2025HB4
Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day
Last action: Aug 27, 2025
To enact section 5.2471 of the Revised Code to designate September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day."
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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, 2025Senate
May 07, 2025HB15
Amend competitive retail electric service law
Last action: Aug 14, 2025
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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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, 2025Senate
Apr 30, 2025Sources & 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)
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