What does Ohio House Bill HB 486 do?

HB 486: Enact the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 486 introduced?

HB 486 was introduced on Sep 29, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 486 passed the House?

Yes, HB 486 has passed the House on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 486?

The latest action on HB 486 by the Senate was: Introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 486?

HB 486 was introduced by Gary Click.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 486?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 486

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 486 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Sep 29, 2025
Passed House
Nov 19, 2025
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 486

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Enact the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act

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Senate • Nov 25, 2025: Introduced

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Gary Click
primary
(R - 88)
Michael D. Dovilla
primary
(R - 17)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
(R - 85)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Sarah Fowler Arthur
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Adam Holmes
cosponsor
James M. Hoops
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
cosponsor
Angela N. King
cosponsor
Roy Klopfenstein
cosponsor
Brian Lorenz
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Riordan T. McClain
cosponsor
Kevin D. Miller
cosponsor
Melanie Miller
cosponsor
Diane Mullins
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
Bob Peterson
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Kevin Ritter
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Jason Stephens
cosponsor
D. J. Swearingen
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Bernard Willis
cosponsor
Tom Young
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 7

NO: 4

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB486/votes

YES: 62

NO: 27

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB486/votes

Actions

Nov 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Passed
Nov 18, 2025 | House
- Reported - Amended (Education)
Oct 01, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Education)
Sep 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Testimony by Representative Dovilla (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Click (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Nick Bates (Hunger Network in Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Sarah Kaka, Ph.D. (Ohio Council for the Social Studies, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Lucas E. George (Ohio Council for the Social Studies, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Elizabeth Crawford (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Duane Moore (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Mr. Ivory L. Kennedy Jr. (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Elijah Fenwick-Sanders (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Motter (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Grajzl (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Sue Barber (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Alexander Butler (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Dwight Groce (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Max Calton Swartout (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Aprille Hurst (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Jennifer Hickey (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by M. Jennifer Martin Silva (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Frans H. Doppen (Ohio Council for the Social Studies, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea R Yagoda (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Nikki De Mars (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Elaine Lutz (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Kelley Stocker (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Mike Stone (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by John W. Sheehan Jr. (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Carlos Castells (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Amber Lyn Drabik Martin (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan D. Jayne (FFRF Action Fund, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Colleen Fitzpatrick (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Victoria Anderson (American Atheists, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Christina Collins (Honesty For Ohio Education, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Dwayne Steward (Equality Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Mackenzie Doyle (Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Gabe Guidarini (Ohio College Republican Federation, Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Libby Krieger (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Sriteja Paladugu (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Joshua D. Lickliter (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Phineas Kelly (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Thomas Traini (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Finn Laursen (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Emily McCann (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Jacob Patrick (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Dakota Pierce (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Chase Gillson (Univeristy of Toledo College Republicans, Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Brandon Rossi (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Crystal Traini (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Elijah P. Mergott (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Mr. Ivory L. Kennedy Jr. (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Keegan McCauley (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Lori Bloom (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Gregory M. Fanning (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Ken Markovich (NE Ohio Mens Coalition, Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Jeffrey Greenley (Belpre City Schools, Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Hannah Teets (Greater Cleveland Young Republicans, Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Nicole Smith (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Benjamin Nguyen (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Vitaliti (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Stephanie Reynolds (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Jacqueline Meinkeke (Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Mr. Ivory L. Kennedy Jr. (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Maxine Irvin (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Omar Tarazi (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Robin Beth Schaer (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Jan Nespor (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Emily Moreno (America First Policy Institute, Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Emily Kichler (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Julia Kay Coughlin (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Gurvir Singh Sidhu (Sikh Coalition, Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Stephen Mockabee, Ph.D. (Ohio Conference of the American Association of University Professors, Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by JEFF WENSING (Ohio Education Association, Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Stuart Joseph Lukz (Interested Party) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB486

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