What does Ohio House Bill HB 176 do?

HB 176: Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program

When was Ohio House Bill HB 176 introduced?

HB 176 was introduced on Mar 12, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 176 passed the House?

Yes, HB 176 has passed the House on Mar 25, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 176?

The latest action on HB 176 by the Senate was: Introduced on Mar 26, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 176?

HB 176 was introduced by Tex Fischer.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 176?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 176

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 176 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Mar 12, 2025
Passed House
Mar 25, 2026
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 176

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Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program

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Senate • Mar 26, 2026: Introduced

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Tex Fischer
primary
(R - 59)
Brian Lorenz
primary
(R - 60)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Darnell T. Brewer
cosponsor
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Ron Ferguson
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Latyna M. Humphrey
cosponsor
Dontavius L. Jarrells
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
cosponsor
Jeff LaRe
cosponsor
Crystal Lett
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Riordan T. McClain
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Bob Peterson
cosponsor
Phil Plummer
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Bill Roemer
cosponsor
Elgin Rogers, Jr.
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Nick Santucci
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Veronica R. Sims
cosponsor
Jason Stephens
cosponsor
D. J. Swearingen
cosponsor
David Thomas
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Heidi Workman
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 13

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB176/votes

YES: 96

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB176/votes

Actions

Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced
Mar 25, 2026 | House
- Passed
Mar 18, 2026 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Government Oversight)
Mar 19, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Government Oversight)
Mar 12, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Rep. Fischer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Government Oversight, 1st Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Rep. Lorenz (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Government Oversight, 1st Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Long (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Government Oversight, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Hannah Kubbins (Americans for Prosperity - Ohio, Proponent) -- Government Oversight, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Cameron Garczyk (NFIB, Proponent) -- Government Oversight, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Greg Lawson (The Buckeye Institute, Interested Party) -- Government Oversight, 3rd Hearing (September 30, 2025)
Testimony by David Iglesias (Libertas Institute, Interested Party) -- Government Oversight, 3rd Hearing (September 30, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB176

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