When was Ohio House Bill HB 297 introduced?

HB 297 was introduced on May 20, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 297 passed the House?

Yes, HB 297 has passed the House on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 297?

The latest action on HB 297 by the Senate was: Introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 297?

HB 297 was introduced by Kevin Ritter.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 297?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 297

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 297 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
May 20, 2025
Passed House
Nov 19, 2025
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 297

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Senate • Nov 25, 2025: Introduced

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Kevin Ritter
primary
(R - 94)
Johnathan Newman
primary
(R - 80)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Juanita O. Brent
cosponsor
Darnell T. Brewer
cosponsor
Ashley Bryant Bailey
cosponsor
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Chris Glassburn
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Adam Holmes
cosponsor
James M. Hoops
cosponsor
Latyna M. Humphrey
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Dani Isaacsohn
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Matthew Kishman
cosponsor
Roy Klopfenstein
cosponsor
Brian Lampton
cosponsor
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
cosponsor
Crystal Lett
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Lauren McNally
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Melanie Miller
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
Scott Oelslager
cosponsor
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
cosponsor
Phil Plummer
cosponsor
Sharon A. Ray
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Bill Roemer
cosponsor
C. Allison Russo
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Veronica R. Sims
cosponsor
Brian Stewart
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Cecil Thomas
cosponsor
Desiree Tims
cosponsor
Daniel P. Troy
cosponsor
Terrence Upchurch
cosponsor
Andrea White
cosponsor
Erika White
cosponsor
Heidi Workman
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Tom Young
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Votes

YES: 12

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB297/votes

YES: 89

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB297/votes

Actions

Nov 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Passed
Nov 12, 2025 | House
- Informally passed
Nov 05, 2025 | House
- Reported - Amended (Veterans and Military Development)
May 21, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Veterans and Military Development)
May 20, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Testimony by Johnathan Newman (Proponent) -- Veterans and Military Development, 1st Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin Ritter (Proponent) -- Veterans and Military Development, 1st Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by David Root (VFW, Dept. of Ohio, Proponent) -- Veterans and Military Development, 2nd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Les Rose (Proponent) -- Veterans and Military Development, 2nd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Kenneth Zimmerman (VFW, Proponent) -- Veterans and Military Development, 2nd Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Tim Zvoncheck (Proponent) -- Veterans and Military Development, 2nd Hearing (October 8, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB297

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