When was Ohio House Bill HB 88 introduced?

HB 88 was introduced on Feb 11, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 88 passed the House?

Yes, HB 88 has passed the House on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 88?

The latest action on HB 88 by the Senate was: Introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 88?

HB 88 was introduced by Cindy Abrams.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 88?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 88

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 88 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Feb 11, 2025
Passed House
Nov 19, 2025
Passed Senate
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HB 88

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Senate • Nov 25, 2025: Introduced

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Cindy Abrams
primary
(R - 29)
Phil Plummer
primary
(R - 39)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
(R - 85)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Adam Holmes
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
cosponsor
Brian Lampton
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Kevin D. Miller
cosponsor
Melanie Miller
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
Scott Oelslager
cosponsor
Sharon A. Ray
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Kevin Ritter
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Nick Santucci
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Jason Stephens
cosponsor
D. J. Swearingen
cosponsor
Cecil Thomas
cosponsor
Andrea White
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Bernard Willis
cosponsor
Heidi Workman
cosponsor
Tom Young
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 71

NO: 18

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB88/votes

YES: 8

NO: 5

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB88/votes

Actions

Nov 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Judiciary)
- Passed
Feb 12, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Feb 11, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Testimony by Representative Cindy Abrams (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 5, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Phil Plummer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 5, 2025)
Testimony by Heinz Von Eckartsberg (Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Jane Hanlin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Jon Sopczak (Fraternal Order of Police, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Lt. Col. Joshua Swindell (Ohio State Highway Patrol, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Commander Tom Fallon (Ohio Task Force Commanders Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Tom and Stephanie Quehl (DOITFORJACK Jack Quehl Foundation, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU Ohio, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Zach Miller (Office of the Ohio Public Defender, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Alex Certo (The Buckeye Institute, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Emily Dunlap (Advocating Opportunity, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Jeff De Lay (Unison Health, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by H. Berry Carter (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Shaena Fazal (Alliance for Safety & Justice, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Cheryl Pritchard (Crime Survivors Speak Ohio, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Mohr (Opponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Ohio Citizens Advocates for Recovery Addiction (Ohio Citizens Advocates for Recovery Addiction, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Pathways to Public Safety (Pathways to Public Safety, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Dinah Applewhite (Opponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Cooper Smith (America First Policy Institute, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (November 19, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB88

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