When was Ohio House Bill HB 20 introduced?

HB 20 was introduced on Jan 27, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 20 passed the House?

Yes, HB 20 has passed the House on Jun 18, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 20?

The latest action on HB 20 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Jun 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 20?

HB 20 was introduced by Thomas Hall.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 20?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 20

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 20 (136 legislative session)

HB 20

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Introduced
Jan 27, 2025
Passed House
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 20

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Senate • Jun 25, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Thomas Hall
primary
(R - 46)
Phil Plummer
primary
(R - 39)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Meredith Craig
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Steve Demetriou
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Adam Holmes
cosponsor
Matthew Kishman
cosponsor
Jeff LaRe
cosponsor
Brian Lampton
cosponsor
Beth Lear
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Riordan T. McClain
cosponsor
Kevin D. Miller
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
Scott Oelslager
cosponsor
Bob Peterson
cosponsor
Sharon A. Ray
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Kevin Ritter
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Bill Roemer
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Nick Santucci
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Cecil Thomas
cosponsor
David Thomas
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Bernard Willis
cosponsor
Heidi Workman
cosponsor
Tom Young
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Votes

YES: 79

NO: 18

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB20/votes

YES: 8

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB20/votes

Actions

Jun 25, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Jun 24, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Jun 18, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Public Safety)
- Passed
Jan 28, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Public Safety)
Jan 27, 2025 | House
- Introduced

Bill Texts

As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Testimony by Representatives Thomas Hall and Phil Plummer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 1st Hearing (March 25, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Weinman (Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Dave Yost (Ohio Attorney General, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Jasen Hatfield (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Jon Harvey (Ohio Professional Fire Fighters Association, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Butler (Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2025)
Testimony by Lou Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2025)
Testimony by Fire Chief Steve Agenbroad (Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Sam Gmetro (Northern Ohio Fire Fighters, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 17, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Phil Plummer (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Thomas Hall (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (October 22, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB20

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