What does Ohio House Bill HB 47 do?

HB 47: Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 47 introduced?

HB 47 was introduced on Feb 04, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 47?

The latest action on HB 47 by the House was: Reported - Amended (Judiciary) on May 28, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 47?

HB 47 was introduced by Josh Williams.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 47?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 47

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 47 (136 legislative session)

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Feb 04, 2025
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HB 47

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Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act

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House • May 28, 2025: Reported - Amended (Judiciary)

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Josh Williams
primary
(R - 44)
Nick Santucci
primary
(R - 64)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
(R - 85)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
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Angela N. King
cosponsor
Brian Lorenz
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Adam Mathews
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Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Brian Stewart
cosponsor
Heidi Workman
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 13

Jamie Callender
Dani Isaacsohn
Adam Mathews
Ismail Mohamed
Mike Odioso
Scott Oelslager
Phil Plummer
Brian Stewart
D. J. Swearingen
Eric Synenberg
Jim Thomas
Desiree Tims
Josh Williams

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB47/votes

Actions

May 28, 2025 | House
- Reported - Amended (Judiciary)
Feb 05, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Feb 04, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Representative Josh Williams (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Nick Santucci (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa DeGeeter (Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Kirsti Mouncey (Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Stacey Altiere (ORRIN Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Takiyah Smith (International Association of Forensic Nurses Ohio Chapter, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Emma Martinez (Ohio Right to Life, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Paula Haines (Freedom a la Carte, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Tami Brown Rodriguez (Jaco Booyens Ministries, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Paul McPherson (Akron Children's Hospital, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Dave Yost (Ohio Attorney General, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (April 30, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB47

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