What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 61 do?

SB 61: Regards courts and court procedures

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 61 introduced?

SB 61 was introduced on Jan 28, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 61 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 61 has passed the Senate on Oct 15, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 61?

The latest action on SB 61 by the Senate was: Passed on Oct 15, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 61?

SB 61 was introduced by Theresa Gavarone.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 61?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 61

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 61 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jan 28, 2025
Passed Senate
Oct 15, 2025
Passed House
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SB 61

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Senate • Oct 15, 2025: Passed

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Theresa Gavarone
primary
(R - 2)
Nathan H. Manning
primary
(R - 13)
Nickie J. Antonio
cosponsor
(D - 23)
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
cosponsor
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
Hearcel F. Craig
cosponsor
William P. DeMora
cosponsor
Paula Hicks-Hudson
cosponsor
Catherine D. Ingram
cosponsor
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
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Michele Reynolds
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Kristina D. Roegner
cosponsor
Casey Weinstein
cosponsor
Shane Wilkin
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 7

Louis W. Blessing, III
Al Cutrona
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Nathan H. Manning
Michele Reynolds
Kent Smith

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB61/votes

YES: 31

Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
Al Cutrona
William P. DeMora
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
Al Landis
Beth Liston
Susan Manchester
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Tim Schaffer
Kent Smith
Jane M. Timken
Casey Weinstein
Shane Wilkin
Steve Wilson

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB61/votes

Actions

Oct 15, 2025 | Senate
- Reported - Amended (Judiciary)
- Passed
Jan 29, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Jan 28, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Testimony by Senators Theresa Gavarone and Nathan Manning (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (February 12, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Amos Augsburger (The Ohio State Bar Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 12, 2025)
Testimony by John VanNorman (Supreme Court of Ohio, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 12, 2025)
Testimony by Paul Pfeifer (Ohio Judicial Conference, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB61

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