When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 197 introduced?

SB 197 was introduced on May 13, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 197?

The latest action on SB 197 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Select Committee on Gaming) on May 14, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 197?

SB 197 was introduced by Nathan H. Manning.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 197 (136 legislative session)

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SB 197

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Senate • May 14, 2025: Referred to committee (Select Committee on Gaming)

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Manning, 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party • Senate Select Committee on Gaming

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May 28, 2025 02:30pm

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May 14, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Select Committee on Gaming)
May 13, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Testimony by Senator Nathan Manning (Sponsor) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 1st Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Trevor Hayes (Caesars Entertainment, Proponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by Scott Ward (Sports Betting Alliance, Proponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan Soultz (Boyd Gaming, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by John Pappas (The iDevelopment and Economic Association, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by Rick Limardo (MGM, Proponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by Eric Schippers (Penn Entertainment, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Wesley (Aristocrat Interactive, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by Cameron Garczyk (NFIB, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 2nd Hearing (May 22, 2025)
Testimony by Brandt Iden (Fanatics, Proponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by David Corey (Bowling Centers Association of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Derek Longmeier (Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Merle Pratt (Ohio Veterans and fraternal Charitable Coalition, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Donovan O'Neil (Americans for Prosperity - Ohio, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Joe Poelking (Poelking Lanes Bowling Centers, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Herf (Ohio Bar Owners Association, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Brian Wyman (The Innovation Group, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Kristin Mullins (Ohio Grocers Association, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by David Sloan and Bill Nader (ARC Gaming, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Chris Tuell (Lindner Center of HOPE, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Nathaniel M. Fouch (Self, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Brianne Doura-Schawohl (Campaign for Fairer Gambling, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Stewart (National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by David Mahan (Center for Christian Virtue, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Coder (Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Zappa (Lorain Music and Vending Co, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Monty Lobb (Christian Business Partnership, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Aaron Womack (UNITE HERE Local 24, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Lucius Quick (UNITE HERE Local 24, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Les Bernal (Stop Predatory Gambling, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Kavita Fischer MD (Stop Predatory Gambling, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Pastor Tim Throckmorton (The Family Research Council, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Paul Wierbicki (Rush Street Interactive, Proponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Tosches (Hard Rock Digital, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Howard Call (Ohio Fair Managers Association, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Christopher Dragone (Ohio State Racing Commission, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin McHenry (Allied Clubs & Charities of Ohio (ACCO), Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Fair Gaming Coalition (Fair Gaming Coalition, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Chad Barnhill (JACK Entertainment, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Tom Zellner (The Warehouse Tavern, Interested Party) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by James H. Walker, Jr. (United Steelworkers, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Alex Boehnke (Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Brian Hickey (Catholic Conference of Ohio, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Kato Moy (Miami Valley Gaming & Racing, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Stacey Rendon (Stop Predatory Gambling, Opponent) -- Select Committee on Gaming, 3rd Hearing (May 28, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB197

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