When was Ohio House Bill HB 609 introduced?

HB 609 was introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 609?

The latest action on HB 609 by the House was: Referred to committee (General Government) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 609?

HB 609 was introduced by David Thomas.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 609 (136 legislative session)

HB 609

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Nov 25, 2025
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HB 609

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House • Feb 04, 2026: Referred to committee (General Government)

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David Thomas
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(R - 65)
Meredith Craig
primary
(R - 77)
Sean P. Brennan
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(D - 14)
Chris Glassburn
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Thomas Hall
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Mark Johnson
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Josh Williams
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Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (General Government)
Nov 25, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Representative Thomas (Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Representative Craig (Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Benjamin Nguyen (Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Cory Wasmus (Scioto Township, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Hannah Kubbins (Americans for Prosperity - Ohio, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Amy Swank (Hilliard Weaver Band Boosters, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Marc Schare (Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Carly Breen (Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Tracy Reiss (Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Aaron Thomas (Village of South Bloomfield, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by Justin Peroli (Lafayette Township, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)
Testimony by John Picuri (Cortland City Council, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (March 17, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB609

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