When was Ohio House Bill HB 251 introduced?

HB 251 was introduced on Apr 30, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 251 passed the House?

Yes, HB 251 has passed the House on Nov 12, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 251 passed the Senate?

Yes, HB 251 has passed the Senate on Jun 10, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 251?

The latest action on HB 251 by the Senate was: Passed on Jun 10, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 251?

HB 251 was introduced by Bernard Willis.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 251?

Yes, there are 5 voting records available for HB 251

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 251 (136 legislative session)

HB 251

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Introduced
Apr 30, 2025
Passed House
Nov 12, 2025
Passed Senate
Jun 10, 2026
Became Law

HB 251

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Senate • Jun 10, 2026: Passed

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Bernard Willis
primary
(R - 74)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
(R - 18)
Theresa Gavarone
cosponsor
(R - 2)
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
George F. Lang
cosponsor
Sandra O'Brien
cosponsor
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Adam Holmes
cosponsor
Brian Lampton
cosponsor
Beth Lear
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Melanie Miller
cosponsor
Ismail Mohamed
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Jason Stephens
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Cecil Thomas
cosponsor
Tom Young
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 13

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB251/votes

YES: 94

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB251/votes

YES: 89

NO: 5

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB251/votes

YES: 5

NO: 1

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB251/votes

YES: 31

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB251/votes

Actions

Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
- Passed
Jun 10, 2026 | House
- Message Read
- The question being, Shall the amendments be concurred in?
- Concurred in Senate amendments
Nov 19, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
Nov 18, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Nov 12, 2025 | House
- Passed
Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Transportation)
May 07, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Transportation)
Apr 30, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF
As EnrolledPDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Synopsis of Senate Committee AmendmentsPDF
Testimony by Bernie Willis (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Transportation, 1st Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Stuart Mendel (Baldwin Wallace University, Proponent) -- Transportation, 2nd Hearing (June 10, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Transportation, 5th Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Bernie Willis (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 1st Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Stuart Mendel (Baldwin Wallace University, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (April 15, 2026)
Testimony by Mike Greenberg (Institute for Justice, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (April 15, 2026)
Testimony by Mary Alleger (Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Scott Mlakar (Willoughby Fire Department, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by John Albers (CORD, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Ryan Gillmor (City of Willard / Law Enforcement Drone Association - Ohio Chapter, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Christopher J Besse (Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Rachelle Magaram (Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Erik Joyce (Fairview Park Police, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Joshua Pickens (Bellevue Police Department / LEDA Ohio Chapter, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by William Deucher (Lakewood Police Department, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Edwin Morley (Westlake Police, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Dallas Terrell (Wayne County Fire Chiefs Association, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Nate Yoder (Wooster Twp. Fire Dept., Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Steven Vanek (Strongsville Police Department, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Erik Joyce (Fairview Park Police, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Owen Fritz (Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Scott Mlakar (Lake County Public Safety Drone Unit., Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Scott Kiper (Wooster Division of Fire, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Jeff Klein (Wood County EMA, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Det. Kirk E. Seekins (Avon Lake Police Department/ELCERT/LCUAV, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Joshua Pickens (Bellevue Police Department / LEDA Ohio Chapter, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Edwin Morley (Westlake Police, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Ed Kinney (Medina Police Department, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Dallas Terrell (Wayne County Fire Chiefs Association, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Les Bowen (Elite Drone Services, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Bruce Chambers (The DroneFather LLC, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Nate Yoder (Wooster Township Fire & Rescue, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Ryan Gillmor (City of Willard / Law Enforcement Drone Association - Ohio Chapter, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Jon Beal (Law Enforcement Drone Association, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Jason Conklin (Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by David Pace (Drone Academy Instructor-Cuyahoga Community College Police Dept., Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Justin Paez (Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Quincy Blair (Policing Project, Interested Party) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Chad Budreau (Ohio Association of Broadcasters, Opponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (June 3, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB251

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