When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 253 introduced?

SB 253 was introduced on Sep 03, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 253 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 253 has passed the Senate on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 253?

The latest action on SB 253 by the House was: Introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 253?

SB 253 was introduced by Hearcel F. Craig.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 253?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 253

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 253 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Sep 03, 2025
Passed Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 253

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Hearcel F. Craig
primary
(D - 15)
Michele Reynolds
primary
(R - 3)
Nickie J. Antonio
cosponsor
(D - 23)
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
cosponsor
Louis W. Blessing, III
cosponsor
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
William P. DeMora
cosponsor
Theresa Gavarone
cosponsor
Paula Hicks-Hudson
cosponsor
Catherine D. Ingram
cosponsor
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
Kyle Koehler
cosponsor
Al Landis
cosponsor
George F. Lang
cosponsor
Beth Liston
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Kristina D. Roegner
cosponsor
Mark Romanchuk
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor
Kent Smith
cosponsor
Jane M. Timken
cosponsor
Casey Weinstein
cosponsor
Shane Wilkin
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 6

Hearcel F. Craig
Terry Johnson
Thomas F. Patton
Tim Schaffer
Casey Weinstein
Steve Wilson

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB253/votes

YES: 33

Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
Al Cutrona
William P. DeMora
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Beth Liston
Susan Manchester
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Kent Smith
Jane M. Timken
Casey Weinstein
Shane Wilkin
Steve Wilson

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB253/votes

Actions

Nov 25, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | Senate
- Passed
Oct 28, 2025 | Senate
- Reported (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
Oct 01, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
Sep 03, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Testimony by Senator Craig (Sponsor) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 1st Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Senator Reynolds (Sponsor) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 1st Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Col. (Ret.) William Butler (National Veterans Memorial Museum, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Jacob Brault (American legion Dept. of Ohio, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by David K. Root (VFW - Departement of Ohio, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB253

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