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.

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

The latest action on HB 485 by the House was: Referred to committee (Education) on Oct 01, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 485?

HB 485 was introduced by Melanie Miller.

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

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HB 485

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Enact the Baby Olivia Act

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House • Oct 01, 2025: Referred to committee (Education)

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As Introduced

Miller, M., 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PA* • House Education

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Nov 13, 2025 11:30am

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Melanie Miller
primary
(R - 67)
Gary Click
cosponsor
(R - 88)
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
(R - 45)
Angela N. King
cosponsor
Diane Mullins
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Josh Williams
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Oct 01, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Education)
Sep 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
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)

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

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