When was Ohio House Bill HB 500 introduced?

HB 500 was introduced on Oct 07, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 500?

The latest action on HB 500 by the House was: Referred to committee (Education) on Oct 08, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 500?

HB 500 was introduced by Ty D. Mathews.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 500 (136 legislative session)

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Oct 07, 2025
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HB 500

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Designate a school JROTC program as a career-technical ed program

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House • Oct 08, 2025: Referred to committee (Education)

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Ty D. Mathews
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(R - 83)
Kevin Ritter
primary
(R - 94)
Gary Click
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(R - 88)
Kellie Deeter
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Jennifer Gross
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Beth Lear
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Oct 08, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Education)
Oct 07, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Ritter (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Mathews, T. (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp (Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Claudia L. Mason (Meadowdale Career Technology Center Army JROTC, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Edward Catanese Jr. (Army Instructor Lorain High School, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Dennis P. Marshall (Senior Army Instructor Lorain High School, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Benjamin Zumock (Columbus South High School's Army JROTC, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB500

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