What does Ohio House Bill HB 194 do?

HB 194: Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law

When was Ohio House Bill HB 194 introduced?

HB 194 was introduced on Mar 24, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 194?

The latest action on HB 194 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Mar 26, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 194?

HB 194 was introduced by Tim Barhorst.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 194 (136 legislative session)

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HB 194

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Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law

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House • Mar 26, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Tim Barhorst
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Mar 26, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Mar 24, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Tim Barhorst (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Armstrong (Ohio Craft Brewers Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Dave Sutula (Royal Docks Brewing, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Mary MacDonald (Ohio Craft Brewers Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Duncan Macfarlane (The Phoenix Brewing Company, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Ipson (Listermann Brewing Company, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Stuhlreyer (March First Brewing Company, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Richard Skains (Working Class Brewery, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (April 9, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB194

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