When was Ohio House Bill HB 578 introduced?

HB 578 was introduced on Nov 05, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 578 passed the House?

Yes, HB 578 has passed the House on Mar 18, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 578?

The latest action on HB 578 by the Senate was: Introduced on Mar 19, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 578?

HB 578 was introduced by Rodney Creech.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 578?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 578

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 578 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Nov 05, 2025
Passed House
Mar 18, 2026
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 578

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Senate • Mar 19, 2026: Introduced

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Rodney Creech
primary
(R - 40)
Jean Schmidt
primary
(R - 62)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
(D - 14)
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
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Adam Mathews
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Joseph A. Miller, III
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Kevin D. Miller
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Bob Peterson
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Monica Robb Blasdel
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Jodi Salvo
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Anita Somani
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Josh Williams
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Bernard Willis
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Votes

YES: 13

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB578/votes

YES: 94

NO: 1

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB578/votes

Actions

Mar 19, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced
Mar 18, 2026 | House
- Passed
Feb 25, 2026 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Health)
Nov 12, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Health)
Nov 05, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Rep. Schmidt (Proponent) -- Health, 1st Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Rep. Creech (Proponent) -- Health, 1st Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Worley (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Andrea Jones (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Cheryl Carpenter (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Warren Ball (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Patricia Brown (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Sharon Forsyth (Alpha-Gal Alliance Action Fund, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Juliette Guda (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Cathy Hall (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Kathy Jacobson (Broadwell Hill LLC, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Catherine Knoop (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Kathy Mollett (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Debra Oexmann (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Karen Power (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Patricia Reid (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Dawn Riggs (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Dennis Savage (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Michelle Stitzlein (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Rebecca Waters (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (February 4, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB578

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