When was Ohio House Bill HB 296 introduced?

HB 296 was introduced on May 20, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 296 passed the House?

Yes, HB 296 has passed the House on Feb 18, 2026.

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

The latest action on HB 296 by the Senate was: Introduced on Feb 23, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 296?

HB 296 was introduced by Melanie Miller.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 296?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 296

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

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Introduced
May 20, 2025
Passed House
Feb 18, 2026
Passed Senate
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HB 296

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Delay offender financial sanctions until 180 days after release

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Senate • Feb 23, 2026: Introduced

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Melanie Miller
primary
(R - 67)
Munira Abdullahi
cosponsor
(D - 9)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
(D - 14)
Juanita O. Brent
cosponsor
Darnell T. Brewer
cosponsor
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
Ashley Bryant Bailey
cosponsor
Jamie Callender
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Christine Cockley
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Sarah Fowler Arthur
cosponsor
Michele Grim
cosponsor
Latyna M. Humphrey
cosponsor
Dontavius L. Jarrells
cosponsor
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
cosponsor
Beth Lear
cosponsor
Crystal Lett
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Ismail Mohamed
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
Scott Oelslager
cosponsor
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
cosponsor
Tristan Rader
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Elgin Rogers, Jr.
cosponsor
C. Allison Russo
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Veronica R. Sims
cosponsor
Anita Somani
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Desiree Tims
cosponsor
Terrence Upchurch
cosponsor
Andrea White
cosponsor
Erika White
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Bernard Willis
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 11

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

Sources

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

YES: 86

NO: 6

OTHER: 0

Sources

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

Actions

Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced
Feb 18, 2026 | House
- Passed
Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Reported (Judiciary)
May 21, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
May 20, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
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)

Sources

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

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