When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 162 introduced?

SB 162 was introduced on Apr 01, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 162 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 162 has passed the Senate on Apr 15, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 162?

The latest action on SB 162 by the Senate was: Passed on Apr 15, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 162?

SB 162 was introduced by Louis W. Blessing, III.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 162?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 162

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 162 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Apr 01, 2025
Passed Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Passed House
Became Law

SB 162

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Senate • Apr 15, 2026: Passed

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Louis W. Blessing, III
primary
(R - 8)
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
cosponsor
(D - 6)
Brian M. Chavez
cosponsor
(R - 30)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
Hearcel F. Craig
cosponsor
William P. DeMora
cosponsor
Paula Hicks-Hudson
cosponsor
Catherine D. Ingram
cosponsor
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
Beth Liston
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Kent Smith
cosponsor
Casey Weinstein
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 9

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB162/votes

YES: 33

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB162/votes

Actions

Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology)
- Passed
Apr 02, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology)
Apr 01, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Testimony by Senator Louis Blessing, III (District 8, Sponsor) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 1st Hearing (September 30, 2025)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel and John Bastulli, MD (Ohio State Medical Association, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Matthew Tippit (National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Beth Sertell (Holistic Consultation, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Mathy (Ohio Physical Therapy Association, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Desposito (Ohio Counseling Association, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by John Stacy (Ohio State Chiropractic Associaiton, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 3rd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel (Ohio State Medical Association, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 3rd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Megan Richwine (Ohio Association of Health Plans, Interested Party) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 3rd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Michelle Weiss, CHONC (Ohio Hematology Oncology Society, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 4th Hearing (April 14, 2026)
Testimony by Michael Mathy (Ohio Physical Therapy Association, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 4th Hearing (April 14, 2026)
Testimony by Sarah Vacha (OSHGAC, Proponent) -- Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology, 4th Hearing (April 14, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB162

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