When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 295 introduced?

SB 295 was introduced on Oct 21, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 295 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 295 has passed the Senate on Nov 12, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 295?

The latest action on SB 295 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Nov 19, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 295?

SB 295 was introduced by Nathan H. Manning.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 295?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 295

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 295 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Oct 21, 2025
Passed Senate
Nov 12, 2025
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 295

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House • Nov 19, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Nathan H. Manning
primary
(R - 13)
Thomas F. Patton
primary
(R - 24)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
(R - 18)
Theresa Gavarone
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Mark Romanchuk
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor
Kent Smith
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Votes

YES: 31

Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
Al Cutrona
William P. DeMora
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Beth Liston
Susan Manchester
Nathan H. Manning
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Kent Smith
Jane M. Timken
Casey Weinstein
Shane Wilkin

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB295/votes

YES: 7

Louis W. Blessing, III
Al Cutrona
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Nathan H. Manning
Michele Reynolds
Kent Smith

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB295/votes

Actions

Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Nov 18, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Nov 12, 2025 | Senate
- Reported - Amended (Judiciary)
- Passed
Oct 22, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Oct 21, 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 Thomas F. Patton (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Michael O'Malley, Kevin Filiatraut, Daniel Van (Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Jon and Karen Ritter (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Dave Yost (Ohio Attorney General, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Butler (Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Zach Miller (Office of the Ohio Public Defender, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Gasiewski (Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Cullen Sweeney (Cuyahoga County Public Defender's Office, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 12, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB295

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