When was Ohio House Bill HB 148 introduced?

HB 148 was introduced on Mar 03, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 148 passed the House?

Yes, HB 148 has passed the House on Oct 29, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 148?

The latest action on HB 148 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Ways and Means) on Nov 05, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 148?

HB 148 was introduced by Sharon A. Ray.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 148?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 148

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 148 (136 legislative session)

HB 148

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Introduced
Mar 03, 2025
Passed House
Oct 29, 2025
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 148

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Senate • Nov 05, 2025: Referred to committee (Ways and Means)

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Sharon A. Ray
primary
(R - 66)
Michele Grim
primary
(D - 43)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
Jamie Callender
cosponsor
Christine Cockley
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Chris Glassburn
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
James M. Hoops
cosponsor
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
cosponsor
Phil Plummer
cosponsor
Tristan Rader
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Jason Stephens
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Desiree Tims
cosponsor
Erika White
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 9

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB148/votes

YES: 92

NO: 1

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB148/votes

Actions

Nov 05, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Ways and Means)
Nov 04, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Passed
Oct 22, 2025 | House
- Reported (Agriculture)
Mar 05, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Agriculture)
Mar 03, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Sharon Ray (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 1st Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Michele Grim (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 1st Hearing (March 26, 2025)
Testimony by Alba Michelle Gonzalez (Rascal Charities, Inc, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Mirna Bowman (Columbus Dog Connection, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Leanne Bertani (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Kirsten Knight (Adopt A Pit Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Beth Bergenstein (FIDO's Companion Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Tami Schmidt (All Species, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Meleena Bowers (Batta Cats, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Robin Craft (Black and Orange Cat Foundation, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Cindy Valerio (Community Cats, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Gabriel Everhart (Forgotten 4-Paws, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Carrie Wiesen (Friends of Stark Pound, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Joan Ballitch (Heart of Ohio Pets (HOPE), Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Charlene Milliner (Humane Society of Guernsey County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Cindie McCulloch (Humane Society of Greene County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Teresa Hildebrand (PAWS of Muskingum County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Cathy Ruther (Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Connie Strobbe (PAWS Animal Shelter (Champaign County), Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Betty Miranda (Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Sue Cheslock (SART, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Starlene Kinser (Star's Cat Connection, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Salina Wenzel (A Brighter Day, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Annette Volk (Heartt Animal Refuge, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Jean Keating (Lucas County Pit Crew, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Jennifer Salyers (Humane Society of Morrow County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Susan Geier (SAVE Ohio Pets, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Lee Schrader, DVM (Fayette Regional Humane Society, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Seegers (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Beth Sheehan (Paws and the Law, Opponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Peggy Kaplan (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Judith Cooper (Animal Welfare League of Scioto County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Amy Siefer (Colony Cats & Dogs, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa Weaner (Fort Defiance Humane Society, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Melissa Gundlach (Humane Society of Erie County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Rodney Shelton (Lake County Dog Warden, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Julie Mercer (Pike Pet Pals, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jennifer McCarty (Berea Animal Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Keri Huff (Medina Meow Fix, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jenn Thomas (Ross County Humane Society, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Kelly Pocock (Sandusky County Dog Warden, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jim Trakas (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Leanne Bertani (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Michele Grim (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Representative Sharon Ray (The Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Mike Schroth, Northwest district president (Ohio County Dog Wardens Association, NW, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM (Rascal Charities, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Rodney Shelton, Dog Warden (Lake County Dog Warden's Office, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Hayley Sturtz, Manager (Coshocton County Animal Shelter, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by David McIntyre, Chief Dog Warden (Portage County Dog Warden's Office, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Jenn Thomas, Executive Director (Ross County Humane Society, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Lourdes Falconi, MD (Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Lesa Heredia, Executive Director (Humane Society of Ottawa County, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Lisa Kime, President (Golden Retrievers in Need, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Krissi Hawke, Executive Director (Clark County Society, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Brittney May, Director (Crazy Cats Animal Rescue, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Tami Schmidt, Director (All Species Adoption Program, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Julie Martini, Director (For the Love of Cats, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Robin Craft, Founder (Black and Orange Cat Foundation, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Annette Volk, Board Member (The HEARTT Animal Refuge, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Richelle Fair, Executive Director (Highland Humane Society, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Betty Miranda (Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Kirsten Knight, Esq (Adopt a Pit Rescue, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Julie Shellhammer, Dog Warden (Allen County Dog Warden, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Lee Schrader, DVM (Fayette Regional Humane Society, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Carolyn Evans, Director (Cincinnati Animal Care, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Mary Jane Johnson, Director (PAWS Humane Society, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Connie Dekker, Secretary (Columbus Pet Rescue, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Sue Cheslock, Director (SART, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Amy Hunt, President (Multiple Breed Rescue, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Mirna Bowman (Columbus Dog Connection, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Meleena Bowers, Board Member (Batta Cats, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Meleena Bowers, Board of Directors (Batta Cats, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Sharyl Pancallo (The Canine Collective, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Amy Siefer, Director (Colony Cats, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Lisa Weaner, Executive Director (Fort Defiance Humane Society, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Cindy McCulloch, President (Humane Society of Greene County, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Charlene Milliner, Humane Agent (Humane Society of Guernsey County, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Cindy Yanez, Dog Warden (Harrison County Dog Pound, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Julia Frankland (JJ's Ruff Roads, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Jean Keating (Lucas County Pit Crew, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Keri Huff, Director (Medina Meow Fix, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Jennifer Salyers, Board (Humane Society of Morrow County, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Carolyn Hayes, director (Pets Uniting People, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Lauri Cook, president (Cat Roundup Rescue, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Kelly Pocock, Dog Warden (Sandusky County Dog Warden, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Susan Geier, Co-Director (Save Ohio Pets, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Judy Cooper, Trustee (AWL of Scioto County, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Carrie Wiesen, President (Friends of Stark Pound, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Carrie Wiesen, President (Friends of Stark Pound, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Peggy Kaplan (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Tony Seegers (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Leanne Bertani (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)
Testimony by Jim Trakas (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 2nd Hearing (March 24, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB148

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