What does Ohio House Bill HB 255 do?

HB 255: Create the Ohio Sports Commission

When was Ohio House Bill HB 255 introduced?

HB 255 was introduced on May 06, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 255?

The latest action on HB 255 by the House was: Reported - Substitute (Arts, Athletics, and Tourism) on Jun 09, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 255?

HB 255 was introduced by Dontavius L. Jarrells.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 255?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 255

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 255 (136 legislative session)

Introduced
May 06, 2025
Passed House
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 255

Ohio House Bill

Create the Ohio Sports Commission

Last Action See all actions

House • Jun 09, 2026: Reported - Substitute (Arts, Athletics, and Tourism)

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As Reported By House Committee

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Votes

YES: 9

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB255/votes

Actions

Jun 09, 2026 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Arts, Athletics, and Tourism)
May 07, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Arts, Athletics, and Tourism)
May 06, 2025 | House
- Introduced

Bill Texts

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Representative Dontavius Jarrells (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Melanie Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Doug Worthington (Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 2nd Hearing (June 10, 2025)
Testimony by Linda Logan (Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Interested Party) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 3rd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by David Gilbert and Linda Logan (The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission & The Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (June 8, 2026)