What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 156 do?

SB 156: Regards the success sequence curriculum

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 156 introduced?

SB 156 was introduced on Mar 25, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 156 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 156 has passed the Senate on Oct 22, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 156?

The latest action on SB 156 by the House was: Referred to committee (Education) on Oct 29, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 156?

SB 156 was introduced by Al Cutrona.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 156?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 156

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 156 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Mar 25, 2025
Passed Senate
Oct 22, 2025
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 156

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Regards the success sequence curriculum

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House • Oct 29, 2025: Referred to committee (Education)

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Al Cutrona
primary
(R - 33)
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
(R - 19)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
(R - 18)
Theresa Gavarone
cosponsor
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Michele Reynolds
cosponsor
Kristina D. Roegner
cosponsor
Mark Romanchuk
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 5

Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Al Cutrona
Stephen A. Huffman
Kyle Koehler

NO: 2

Catherine D. Ingram
Kent Smith

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB156/votes

YES: 24

Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Al Cutrona
Theresa Gavarone
Stephen A. Huffman
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Susan Manchester
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Jane M. Timken
Shane Wilkin
Steve Wilson

NO: 9

Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Catherine D. Ingram
Beth Liston
Kent Smith
Casey Weinstein

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB156/votes

Actions

Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Education)
Oct 28, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Oct 22, 2025 | Senate
- Passed
Oct 15, 2025 | Senate
- Reported (Education)
Mar 26, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Education)
Mar 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

Bill Texts

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By SenatePDF
Testimony by Senator Al Cutrona (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Education, 1st Hearing (April 1, 2025)
Testimony by Ian Rowe (American Enterprise Institute, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Connie Huber (Interested Party, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Maggie Westrick (The RIDGE Project, Inc, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Charles Jimenez (The RIDGE Project, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Timothy Snoke (The RIDGE Project, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by David Mahan (Center for Christian Virtue, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Linda Harvey (Mission America, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Peggy Pecchio (OK, Inc., Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Cheryl Biddle (Alliance 4 Healthy Youth, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Professor Brad Wilcox (The Institute for Family Studies, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Catherine Wood (Ohio Adolescent Health Centers, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 6, 2025)
Testimony by Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Jaime Miracle (Abortion Forward, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Danielle Firsich (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew John Bennett (Self, Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Lis Kenneth Regula (Ohio Equal Rights, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Trisha Hunt (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Kristy Piper (Brunswick Education Association, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Victoria Anderson (American Atheists, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Christine Ferens (Self, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Holly Oyster (self, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Judy Weber (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Chris Varwig (Toledo Public Schools, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Katherine Schwanitz (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Bridget Rueter (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Molly Gaines (Secular Education Association, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Christina Tapia (Me, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Alyssa Louagie (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (June 24, 2025)
Testimony by Danielle Firsich (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 5th Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Christina Collins (Honesty for Ohio Education, Opponent) -- Education, 5th Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Angela Dockery (self, Opponent) -- Education, 5th Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Senator Cutrona (Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (November 4, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB156

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