What does Ohio House Bill HB 485 do?

HB 485: Enact the Baby Olivia Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 485 introduced?

HB 485 was introduced on Sep 29, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 485 passed the House?

Yes, HB 485 has passed the House on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 485?

The latest action on HB 485 by the Senate was: Introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 485?

HB 485 was introduced by Melanie Miller.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 485?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 485

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 485 (136 legislative session)

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

HB 485

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Enact the Baby Olivia Act

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Senate • Nov 25, 2025: Introduced

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Melanie Miller
primary
(R - 67)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
(R - 85)
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
(R - 68)
Gary Click
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Sarah Fowler Arthur
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
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
Diane Mullins
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Bob Peterson
cosponsor
Phil Plummer
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Kevin Ritter
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Brian Stewart
cosponsor
D. J. Swearingen
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Heidi Workman
cosponsor
Tom Young
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 8

NO: 4

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB485/votes

YES: 59

NO: 27

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB485/votes

Actions

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

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
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Testimony by Representative Miller (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. William Lile, D.O. FACOG (Physician - OB/GYN, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Alicia W. Thompson, DO MPH (Board-Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Kate A. Makra (Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by David Mahan (Center for Christian Virtue, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Jena Powell (Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Catherine Wood (Ohio Adolescent Health Centers, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Katie DeLand (Ohio Right to Life, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Jeannine E. Jones (Cleveland Right to Life, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Stephanie Stock (Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by John Stover (Ohio Value Voters, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Savannah Marten (Ohio Coalition of Pregnancy Centers, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Delia Sosa (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Jaime Miracle (Abortion Forward, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Danielle Firsich (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Kira Ly (PPAO, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Kioshana Burrell (Planned Parenthood, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Nicholas Denton, PhD (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Leo Duru (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Anna Sannes (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Cara McIlwaine (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa Flowers (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Talisa Effinger (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Sue Barber (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Jamie Byler (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Tracy Griffith (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists., Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Amanda Subler Abounader (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Maya Dunson (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Catherine Romanos, MD (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Abby Buckerfield (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Clara Lipszyc (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Deborah Wadden (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Lindsey Wyckoff (Member of North Canton City Schools Board of Education, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Marcy Taylor (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Catherine M. Manzo (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by M. Jennifer Martin Silva (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Jeremy Ward (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Cathy L. Mere (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Elizabeth Denton (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Sharon Hawkes (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Amanda E. Graf, MD (Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Maxine Irvin (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Sue Barber (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Deborah K Cooper (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Christopher Elder (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Danielle Firsich (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Brittany Mravec (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Linda Harvey (Mission America, Proponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by CATHERINE M. MANZO (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by M. Jennifer Martin Silva (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Melissa Meyer (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Liz Monahan (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Rachelle Magaram (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea R Yagoda (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Christina Collins (Honesty For Ohio Education, Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Laura Rushton (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Sharon Hawkes (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Lori Urogdy Eiler (Opponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Ellen Blake (Proponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Diane M. Bruening (Proponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Phillip M. Schmidt, P.E. (Proponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Catherine Schmidt (Proponent) -- Education, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB485

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