When was Ohio House Bill HB 296 introduced?

HB 296 was introduced on May 20, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 296?

The latest action on HB 296 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on May 21, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 296?

HB 296 was introduced by Melanie Miller.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 296 (136 legislative session)

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May 20, 2025
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HB 296

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Delay offender financial sanctions until 180 days after release

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House • May 21, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Melanie Miller
primary
(R - 67)
Darnell T. Brewer
cosponsor
(D - 22)
Gary Click
cosponsor
(R - 88)
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Latyna M. Humphrey
cosponsor
Dontavius L. Jarrells
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Beth Lear
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Tristan Rader
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Eric Synenberg
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Erika White
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Josh Williams
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May 21, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
May 20, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Melanie Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Ally Alfonsetti (Prison Fellowship, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Emily Vollmer (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Michaela Burriss (Ohio Justice & Policy Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Patrick Higgins (ACLU of Ohio, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Zack Eckles (Ohio Poverty Law Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Shaena Fazal (Alliance for Safety & Justice, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Zach Miller (Office of the Ohio Public Defender, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Shá Sanders (REFORM Alliance, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by David Stillwagon (Ohio Community Corrections Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB296

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