When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 277 introduced?

SB 277 was introduced on Sep 30, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 277 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 277 has passed the Senate on May 13, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 277?

The latest action on SB 277 by the Senate was: Passed on May 13, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 277?

SB 277 was introduced by Theresa Gavarone.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 277?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 277

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 277 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Passed Senate
May 13, 2026
Passed House
Became Law

SB 277

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Senate • May 13, 2026: Passed

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Theresa Gavarone
primary
(R - 2)
Al Landis
cosponsor
(R - 31)
Nathan H. Manning
cosponsor
(R - 13)
Sandra O'Brien
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Mark Romanchuk
cosponsor
Jane M. Timken
cosponsor
Shane Wilkin
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 31

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB277/votes

YES: 7

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB277/votes

Actions

May 13, 2026 | Senate
- Reported (Judiciary)
- Passed
Oct 01, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Sep 30, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Testimony by Senator Theresa Gavarone (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Christine Vineis (Unite for Safe Social Media, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Zachary Christensen (Reason Foundation, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Christopher J. Kendel (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Mark D Wahl (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Emily Wahl (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Diane Redleaf (Let Grow, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Lenore Skenazy (Let Grow, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Jonathan Haidt (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Ellen Bokisa (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Andy Higgins (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Peter Gray (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Leah Winsberg (Cuyahoga County Public Defender's Office, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB277

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