What does Ohio House Bill HB 126 do?

HB 126: Prohibit certain public nuisance actions

When was Ohio House Bill HB 126 introduced?

HB 126 was introduced on Feb 24, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 126 passed the House?

Yes, HB 126 has passed the House on May 07, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 126?

The latest action on HB 126 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on May 14, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 126?

HB 126 was introduced by Adam Mathews.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 126?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 126

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 126 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Feb 24, 2025
Passed House
May 07, 2025
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 126

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Prohibit certain public nuisance actions

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Senate • May 14, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Adam Mathews
primary
(R - 56)
Meredith Craig
primary
(R - 77)
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
(R - 30)
Brian Stewart
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 7

NO: 4

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB126/votes

YES: 59

NO: 36

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB126/votes

Actions

May 14, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
May 13, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
May 07, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Judiciary)
- Passed
Feb 26, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Feb 24, 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
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Representative Adam Mathews (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 5, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Meredith Craig (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 5, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Long (Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin Shimp (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Lora Miller (Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Dustin Herman (Ohio Association for Justice, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Griffin (City of Cleveland, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Kent Scarrett (Ohio Municipal League, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Chief Teresa Theetge (City of Cincinnati Police, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Representatives Adam Mathews and Meredith Craig (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin Shimp (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Cary Silverman (American Tort Reform Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Lora Miller (Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Jeanne Walker and Hailey Holbrook (US Chamber of Commerce, Institute for Legal Reform, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Dustin Herman (Ohio Association for Justice, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Jonathan McGee (Ohio Municipal League, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB126

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