When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 290 introduced?

SB 290 was introduced on Oct 08, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 290?

The latest action on SB 290 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Education) on Oct 15, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 290?

SB 290 was introduced by Thomas F. Patton.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 290 (136 legislative session)

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SB 290

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Senate • Oct 15, 2025: Referred to committee (Education)

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Thomas F. Patton
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Michele Reynolds
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Oct 15, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Education)
Oct 08, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Testimony by Senator Thomas F. Patton (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Education, 1st Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Senator Michele Reynolds (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Education, 1st Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Kevin Eberle (Edingenuity, LLC, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Neal Zipser (Knox Company, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Kenneth S. Trump (National School Safety and Security Services, Proponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Dan Dodd (Ohio Alliance of Independent Schools, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (November 18, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB290

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