When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 4 introduced?

SB 4 was introduced on Jan 22, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 4 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 4 has passed the Senate on Jun 18, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 4?

The latest action on SB 4 by the House was: Referred to committee (General Government) on Sep 15, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 4?

SB 4 was introduced by Theresa Gavarone.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 4?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 4

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 4 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jan 22, 2025
Passed Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Passed House
Became Law

SB 4

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Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution

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House • Sep 15, 2025: Referred to committee (General Government)

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Theresa Gavarone
primary
(R - 2)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
(R - 18)
Michele Reynolds
cosponsor
(R - 3)
Jane M. Timken
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 5

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB4/votes

YES: 24

NO: 8

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB4/votes

Actions

Sep 15, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (General Government)
Jun 23, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Jun 18, 2025 | Senate
- Reported - Amended (General Government)
- Passed
Jan 29, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (General Government)
Jan 22, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

Bill Texts

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By SenatePDF
Testimony by Senator Theresa Gavarone (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (January 29, 2025)
Testimony by Frank LaRose (Ohio Secretary of State, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Harrison Siders (First Harvest Consulting, Proponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Jen Miller (League of Women Voters of Ohio, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Mia Lewis (Common Cause Ohio, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Ken Blackwell (America First Policy Institute, Proponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Kyle L. Stone (Stark County Prosecuting Attorney, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Derek W. DeVine (Seneca County Prosecuting Attorney, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Steven D. Barnett (Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Aaron E. Haslam (Adams County Prosecuting Attorney, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Greer Aeschbury (All Voting is Local Action, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Senator Gavarone (Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Beau Euton (FGA Action, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Chad Ennis (Honest Elections Project Action, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Jen Miller (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea Yagoda (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Adina Winczewski (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Sue Barber (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Clara Lipszyc (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Suzanna Varney (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Victoria Koing (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Janine Migden-Ostrander (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by M. Jennifer Martin Silva (Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB4

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