When was Ohio House Bill HB 298 introduced?

HB 298 was introduced on May 20, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 298?

The latest action on HB 298 by the House was: Referred to committee (Finance) on May 21, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 298?

HB 298 was introduced by Brian Stewart.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 298 (136 legislative session)

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HB 298

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

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Brian Stewart
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Marilyn John
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May 21, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Finance)
May 20, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Scott Ward (Sports Betting Alliance, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Cesar Fernandez (FanDuel, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Brandt Iden (Fanatics, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Shawn Fluharty (Play'n GO, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan Soultz (Boyd Gaming, Interested Party) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by John A. Pappas (iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA), Interested Party) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Dean Hestermann (Caesars Entertainment, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Cameron Garczyk (NFIB, Interested Party) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Evan Callicoat (Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Donovan O'Neil (Americans for Prosperity - Ohio, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Brian Wyman (The Innovation Group, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Frank Fraas (Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Lucius Quick (UNITE HERE Local 24, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Aaron Womack (UNITE HERE Local 24, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Dave Basler (Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Brianne Doura-Schawohl (Campaign for Fairer Gambling, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Monty Lobb (The Christian Business Partnership, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Stewart (National Association Against iGaming, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Brian Hickey (Catholic Conference of Ohio, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Christopher Long (Ohio Christian Alliance, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by David Mahan (Center for Christian Virtue, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Nathaniel Fouch (Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Chris Tuell, Ed.D. (Lindner Center of HOPE, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Derek Longmeier (Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Rob Wesley (Aristocrat Gaming, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Chad Barnhill (JACK Entertainment, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Tosches (Hard Rock Digital, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Jacqueline T Irving (Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by James H. Walker Jr. (United Steelworkers, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Daniel Real (Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Kato Moy (Miami Valley Gaming, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Les Bernal (Stop Predatory Gambling, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Stacey Rendon (Stop Predatory Gambling, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Christopher Dragone (Ohio State Racing Commission, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB298

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