When was Ohio House Bill HB 476 introduced?

HB 476 was introduced on Sep 29, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 476 passed the House?

Yes, HB 476 has passed the House on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 476?

The latest action on HB 476 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Select Committee on Gaming) on Feb 11, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 476?

HB 476 was introduced by Meredith Craig.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 476?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 476

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 476 (136 legislative session)

HB 476

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

HB 476

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Authorize online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law

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Senate • Feb 11, 2026: Referred to committee (Select Committee on Gaming)

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Meredith Craig
primary
(R - 77)
David Thomas
primary
(R - 65)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Ron Ferguson
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Sarah Fowler Arthur
cosponsor
Chris Glassburn
cosponsor
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
James M. Hoops
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
cosponsor
Matthew Kishman
cosponsor
Brian Lorenz
cosponsor
Gayle Manning
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Ismail Mohamed
cosponsor
Ty Moore
cosponsor
Diane Mullins
cosponsor
Sharon A. Ray
cosponsor
Kevin Ritter
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Bill Roemer
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Brian Stewart
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Tom Young
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 27

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB476/votes

YES: 85

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB476/votes

Actions

Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Select Committee on Gaming)
Nov 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Passed
Nov 18, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Finance)
Oct 01, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Finance)
Sep 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Representative Meredith Craig and David Thomas (Ohio House of Representative, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Brandon Johnston (North Lawrence Fire Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Herrington (Wintersville's Volunteer Fire Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Eric McFarren (Dalton Police Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Brock Yoder (PAWS for the Wayne County Dog Shelter, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Aaron Cochrell (Habitat for Humanity in Wayne County, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Chief David McCoy (Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by David "Chip" Comstock (Mahoning County Fire Chiefs Assoc.; Poland Fireman's Assoc., Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Brenda Siladi (PAWS for the Wayne County Dog Shelter, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan Buie (Andover Volunteer Fire Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by South Zanesville Volunteer Fire Department (South Zanesville Volunteer Fire Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Kyle Brooks (Ohio Township Association, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan Folz (Center for Christian Virtue, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Derek Longmeier (Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by David Corey (Bowling Centers Association of Ohio (BCAO), Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Corey Jordan (Ohio Attorney General's Office, Interested Party) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Dean Hestermann (Caesars Entertainment, Opponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Michelle Fitzgibbon (Ohio Fire Chiefs Association, Proponent) -- Finance, 2nd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Canan (Ohio Credit Union League, Proponent) -- Finance, 3rd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Ian Hetman (Whithall CAP, Proponent) -- Finance, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin McHenry (Allied Clubs & Charities of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Finance, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Harrington (Wintersvills Volunteer Fire Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Brandon Johnston (North Lawrence Fire Department, Proponent) -- Finance, 4th Hearing (November 13, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB476

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