When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 180 introduced?

SB 180 was introduced on Apr 23, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 180?

The latest action on SB 180 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Transportation) on Apr 30, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 180?

SB 180 was introduced by Terry Johnson.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 180 (136 legislative session)

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Apr 23, 2025
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SB 180

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Senate • Apr 30, 2025: Referred to committee (Transportation)

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Terry Johnson
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(R - 14)
Andrew O. Brenner
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(R - 19)
Jerry C. Cirino
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(R - 18)

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Apr 30, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Transportation)
Apr 23, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Testimony by Senator Terry Johnson (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Transportation, 1st Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by Mason Sisk (AUVSI, Proponent) -- Transportation, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Mason Sisk (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Proponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Kyle Cross, P.E., P.S. (County Engineers Association of Ohio, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Thomas Sherman (Reno VFD, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Scott Mlakar (Willoughby Fire Department, Lake County Public Safety Drone Team, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Ronnie Hartzell (Cenovus Energy, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Les Bowen (Elite Drone Recovery Services, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Dallas Terrell (Wayne County Fire Chiefs Association, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Paul Brent Lovell Jr (West Chester Police Department, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by David Pace (Police Officer/Drone Academy Instructor-Cuyahoga Community College Police Dept., Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Kristopher Cooper (Springfield Fire Rescue Division (City of Springfield), Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Conklin (Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Det. Kirk Seekins (Avon Lake Police Department, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Al Shaffer (Newark Police Department, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Scott Wolfe (Wooster Township Fire Department, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Rob Campbell (Bath Fire Department, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Scott Kiper (Wooster City Division of Fire, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Derek Childs (Delaware City Police Department, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Lt. Bryant Halsey (Lorain PD, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Joshua Pickens (Bellevue Police Department / Bellevue Police Drone Team, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Heefner (New Washington Vol. Fire Dept., Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Jordan Westgate (Lucas County EMA/Northwest Ohio Public Safety UAS Coordination Group, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Vic Moss (Drone Advocacy Alliance, Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Erik Joyce (Opponent) -- Transportation, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB180

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