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.

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

The latest action on SB 174 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Apr 09, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 174?

SB 174 was introduced by Theresa Gavarone.

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

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SB 174

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Regards allocation of parenting responsibilities

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Senate • Apr 09, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Theresa Gavarone
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Paula Hicks-Hudson
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(D - 11)

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Apr 09, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Apr 08, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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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 (USPS, 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)

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

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