When was Ohio House Bill HB 472 introduced?

HB 472 was introduced on Sep 29, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 472?

The latest action on HB 472 by the House was: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services) on Oct 01, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 472?

HB 472 was introduced by Christine Cockley.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 472 (136 legislative session)

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Sep 29, 2025
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HB 472

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Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals

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House • Oct 01, 2025: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)

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Christine Cockley
primary
(D - 6)
Jodi Salvo
primary
(R - 51)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
(D - 14)
Karen Brownlee
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Crystal Lett
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Lauren McNally
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Mike Odioso
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Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
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Tristan Rader
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Monica Robb Blasdel
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Eric Synenberg
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Terrence Upchurch
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Andrea White
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Erika White
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Josh Williams
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Oct 01, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)
Sep 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Jodi Salvo (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Christine Cockley (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Amy Riegel (COHHIO, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Christy Hayes (Make-A-Day, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Steven Skovensky (Community Shelter Board, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Kayla Davis (A Step in the Right Direction, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Tamara Howard (YWCA Columbus, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Katelin Hansen (UM Church for All People, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Rev. Dr. Kevin Orr (Hilltop Cooperative Parish UMC, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Virginia Greathouse (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Chris Kelly (Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Elliot Williams (SchoolHouse Connnection, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Ann Bischoff (Star House, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea Pollock (Next Step/Axess Family Services, Inc, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Hunter Layne (Next Step/Axess Family Services, Inc, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Carol Argiro (Huckleberry House, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB472

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