When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 163 introduced?

SB 163 was introduced on Apr 01, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 163 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 163 has passed the Senate on May 20, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 163?

The latest action on SB 163 by the Senate was: Passed on May 20, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 163?

SB 163 was introduced by Louis W. Blessing, III.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 163?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 163

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 163 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Apr 01, 2025
Passed Senate
May 20, 2026
Passed House
Became Law

SB 163

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Senate • May 20, 2026: Passed

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Blessing/Johnson, 7th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party* • Senate Judiciary

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May 20, 2026 09:45am

North Hearing Room

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Louis W. Blessing, III
primary
(R - 8)
Terry Johnson
primary
(R - 14)
Nickie J. Antonio
cosponsor
(D - 23)
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
cosponsor
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
Hearcel F. Craig
cosponsor
Al Cutrona
cosponsor
William P. DeMora
cosponsor
Paula Hicks-Hudson
cosponsor
Stephen A. Huffman
cosponsor
Catherine D. Ingram
cosponsor
Al Landis
cosponsor
George F. Lang
cosponsor
Nathan H. Manning
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Michele Reynolds
cosponsor
Kristina D. Roegner
cosponsor
Mark Romanchuk
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor
Jane M. Timken
cosponsor
Shane Wilkin
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 6

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB163/votes

YES: 30

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB163/votes

Actions

May 20, 2026 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Judiciary)
- Passed
Apr 02, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Apr 01, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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As Passed By SenatePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Testimony by Senator Louis W. Blessing lll, Senator Terry Johnson (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Dave Yost (Ohio Attorney General, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by David Mahan (Center for Christian Virtue, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Elizabeth Cline (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Maria York (Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Tyler Diers (TechNet, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin Shimp (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Tony Long (Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Howard Handler (National Insurance Crime Bureau, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Mary Alleger (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Mary Alleger (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (May 13, 2026)
Testimony by James Stringer (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 7th Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Mary Alleger (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 7th Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Rachelle Magaram (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 7th Hearing (May 20, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB163

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