What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 174 do?

SB 174: Regards allocation of parenting responsibilities

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 174 introduced?

SB 174 was introduced on Apr 08, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 174 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 174 has passed the Senate on Nov 12, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 174?

The latest action on SB 174 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Nov 19, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 174?

SB 174 was introduced by Theresa Gavarone.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 174?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 174

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 174 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Apr 08, 2025
Passed Senate
Nov 12, 2025
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 174

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Regards allocation of parenting responsibilities

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House • Nov 19, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Sponsors

Theresa Gavarone
primary
(R - 2)
Paula Hicks-Hudson
primary
(D - 11)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
(R - 18)
Stephen A. Huffman
cosponsor
Nathan H. Manning
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 7

Louis W. Blessing, III
Al Cutrona
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Nathan H. Manning
Michele Reynolds
Kent Smith

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB174/votes

YES: 29

Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
Al Cutrona
William P. DeMora
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Beth Liston
Susan Manchester
Nathan H. Manning
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Kent Smith
Jane M. Timken
Casey Weinstein
Shane Wilkin

NO: 2

Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB174/votes

Actions

Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Nov 18, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Nov 12, 2025 | Senate
- Passed
Nov 05, 2025 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Judiciary)
Apr 09, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Apr 08, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

Bill Texts

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By SenatePDF
Testimony by Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Senator Theresa Gavarone (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Judge Randy Fuller (Ohio Judicial Conference, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Eric W. Johnson (Ohio State Bar Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa DeGeeter (Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Emily Gemar (Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Steven R Killpack (Community Endeavors Foundation, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Kyle Benzle (Benzle LLC, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Don Hubin (National Parents Organization, National, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Frank Glandorf (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Elizabeth McNeese (Ohio National Parents Organization, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Katelyn Radic (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Phillip Creed (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Anthony Slosser (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Ludwig (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Nicole Amill (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Jennifer Vollmar (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Ryann Levering-White (Ohio Child Support Professionals Assocation, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Thomas Laubie (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Aman Pande (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Kindra Foley (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Bob Butkowski (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Matt Gardner (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Jon Hepp Jr (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Brett Maley (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by John M Todd (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Alexander J. Haas (Stark County Parents United, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Ray R. Lautenschlager (Ohio Family Rights, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Laurena waldrop (Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by David Ayers (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Grant (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by LuAnn Tierney (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by David Joyal (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Michael James McNeese (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Laurie Iulg (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Elizabeth McNeese (Ohio National Parents Organization, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Matt Gardner (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Anthony Slosser (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Nicole Amill (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Luke Feerer (Self, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Patsy Grant (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Augsburger (Ohio State Bar Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Judge Randy Fuller (Ohio Judicial Conference, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by David Ayers (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Phillip Creed (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Rosalind McAllister (Ohio Family Rights, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Donald C. Hubin (National Parents Organization, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Masich (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Frank Glandorf (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Christa Suever (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Ray R. Lautenschlager (Ohio Family Rights, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Dave Ryan (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by John M Todd (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Jamie Meade (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Nicole MacLellan (Self, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 6th Hearing (November 5, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB174

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