When was Ohio House Bill HB 359 introduced?

HB 359 was introduced on Jun 12, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 359?

The latest action on HB 359 by the House was: Reported - Amended (Children and Human Services) on Oct 29, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 359?

HB 359 was introduced by Cecil Thomas.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 359?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 359

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 359 (136 legislative session)

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Jun 12, 2025
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HB 359

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House • Oct 29, 2025: Reported - Amended (Children and Human Services)

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Cecil Thomas
primary
(D - 25)
Jennifer Gross
primary
(R - 45)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
(D - 14)
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
Ashley Bryant Bailey
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Sedrick Denson
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Sarah Fowler Arthur
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
cosponsor
Beth Lear
cosponsor
Crystal Lett
cosponsor
Brian Lorenz
cosponsor
Ismail Mohamed
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
C. Allison Russo
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
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Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Terrence Upchurch
cosponsor
Erika White
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 13

Darnell T. Brewer
Karen Brownlee
Ashley Bryant Bailey
Gary Click
Kellie Deeter
Sarah Fowler Arthur
Crystal Lett
Melanie Miller
Mike Odioso
Sharon A. Ray
Tracy M. Richardson
Jodi Salvo
Andrea White

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB359/votes

Actions

Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Reported - Amended (Children and Human Services)
Jun 18, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)
Jun 12, 2025 | House
- Introduced

Bill Texts

As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By House CommitteePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Testimony by Cecil Thomas (OH House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Jennifer Gross (OH House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Jonisa Cook (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Chandra F. Baldwin Woods (Joshua Al-Lateef Foundation, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Susan Cavendish (Parents United for Public Schools, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Brianna Booker (Children's Defense Fund - Ohio, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Nick Tuell (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Anita L. Walton (Autism and We, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Jennifer Schrock (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Amanda Fontana (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB359

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