What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 223 do?

SB 223: Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 223 introduced?

SB 223 was introduced on Feb 07, 2024.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 223?

The latest action on SB 223 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Feb 28, 2024.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 223?

SB 223 was introduced by George F. Lang.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 223 (135 legislative session)

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SB 223

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Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft

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Senate • Feb 28, 2024: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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George F. Lang
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(R - 4)
Michael A. Rulli
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(R - 33)
Tim Schaffer
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(R - 20)

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Feb 28, 2024 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Feb 07, 2024 | Senate
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Senator George Lang (Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (May 7, 2024)
Testimony by Alex Boehnke (Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Bryan Lindsay (Walgreens, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Ben Dugan (CVS Health and the Coalition of Law Enforcement Retail (CLEAR), Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Steven Berk (Giant Eagle, Inc., Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Kristin Mullins (Ohio Grocers Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Rick Carfagna (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Elizabeth Burkholder (JCPenney, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Rachael Carl (Walmart, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Cameron Garczyk (NFIB, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Andrew Martin (Meijer, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)
Testimony by Chanell Autrey (Target, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2024)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/SB223

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