When was Ohio House Bill HB 473 introduced?

HB 473 was introduced on Sep 29, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 473?

The latest action on HB 473 by the House was: Referred to committee (Public Insurance and Pensions) on Oct 01, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 473?

HB 473 was introduced by David Thomas.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 473 (136 legislative session)

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Sep 29, 2025
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HB 473

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Bar public employer from paying employee retirement contributions

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House • Oct 01, 2025: Referred to committee (Public Insurance and Pensions)

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David Thomas
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(R - 65)
Tex Fischer
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(R - 59)
Jennifer Gross
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(R - 45)
Mark Hiner
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Angela N. King
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Oct 01, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Public Insurance and Pensions)
Sep 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Thomas (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 1st Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Chris Galloway (Lake County Auditor's Office, Proponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Hannah Kubbins (Americans for Prosperity - Ohio, Proponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Richard Vedder (Ohio University, Proponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Jill Davidson (Ohio University, Proponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Douglas Kellogg (Americans for Tax Reform, Proponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by William Boone (Berea Federation of Teachers Local #1699, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Davis (The Ohio Education Association, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Paul Imhoff, Malania Birney, Katie Johnson, Barbara Shaner (BASA, OSBA, OASBO, OASSA, OAESA, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Stein (Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Stansbery (CWA 4502 Retirees, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Jackson Township Board of Trustees (Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Weinman (Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Greg Lawson (The Buckeye Institute, Interested Party) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Zachary Christensen (Reason Foundation - Pension Integrity Project, Interested Party) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Alan Smith (R Street Institute, Proponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Sam Gmetro (Northern Ohio Fire Fighters (NOFF), Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Schwiebert (County Commissioners Association of Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Heinz von Eckartsberg (Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Opponent) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Kent Scarrett (Ohio Municipal League, Interested Party) -- Public Insurance and Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB473

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