When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 323 introduced?

SB 323 was introduced on Nov 10, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 323?

The latest action on SB 323 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Local Government) on Nov 18, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 323?

SB 323 was introduced by Louis W. Blessing, III.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 323 (136 legislative session)

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SB 323

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Senate • Nov 18, 2025: Referred to committee (Local Government)

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Louis W. Blessing, III
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Nov 18, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Local Government)
Nov 10, 2025 | Senate
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Testimony by Senator Blessing (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Local Government, 1st Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Tom Harries (Earth Funeral, Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Andrej Lah (Catholic Cemeteries Association, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (March 4, 2026)
Testimony by Brian Hickey (Catholic Conference of Ohio, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (March 4, 2026)
Testimony by Jerry E. Auer (Cincinnati Catholic Cemetery Society, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (March 4, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB323

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