What does Ohio House Bill HB 203 do?

HB 203: Enact Aspen Runnels' Law

When was Ohio House Bill HB 203 introduced?

HB 203 was introduced on Mar 26, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 203 passed the House?

Yes, HB 203 has passed the House on Mar 25, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 203?

The latest action on HB 203 by the Senate was: Introduced on Mar 26, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 203?

HB 203 was introduced by Thomas Hall.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 203?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 203

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 203 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Mar 26, 2025
Passed House
Mar 25, 2026
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 203

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Senate • Mar 26, 2026: Introduced

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Thomas Hall
primary
(R - 46)
Josh Williams
primary
(R - 44)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Juanita O. Brent
cosponsor
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
Ashley Bryant Bailey
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
James M. Hoops
cosponsor
Dani Isaacsohn
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
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Roy Klopfenstein
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Brian Lampton
cosponsor
Crystal Lett
cosponsor
Gayle Manning
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Kevin D. Miller
cosponsor
Ismail Mohamed
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
Bob Peterson
cosponsor
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
cosponsor
Sharon A. Ray
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Elgin Rogers, Jr.
cosponsor
C. Allison Russo
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Jason Stephens
cosponsor
Terrence Upchurch
cosponsor
Andrea White
cosponsor
Heidi Workman
cosponsor
Tom Young
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Votes

YES: 13

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB203/votes

YES: 96

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB203/votes

Actions

Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced
Mar 25, 2026 | House
- Passed
Mar 24, 2026 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Judiciary)
Apr 02, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Mar 26, 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
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Testimony by Representative Josh Williams (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Thomas Hall (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Christina Alcorn (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Trisha Parnell (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Maddy Beare (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Constituent Letters of Support (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB203

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