What does Ohio House Bill HB 654 do?

HB 654: Enact Amanda Dean's Law

When was Ohio House Bill HB 654 introduced?

HB 654 was introduced on Jan 27, 2026.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 654 passed the House?

Yes, HB 654 has passed the House on Jun 09, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 654?

The latest action on HB 654 by the Senate was: Introduced on Jun 11, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 654?

HB 654 was introduced by Kellie Deeter.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 654?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 654

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 654 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jan 27, 2026
Passed House
Jun 09, 2026
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 654

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Enact Amanda Dean's Law

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Senate • Jun 11, 2026: Introduced

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Kellie Deeter
primary
(R - 54)
Gayle Manning
primary
(R - 52)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Meredith Craig
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Kevin D. Miller
cosponsor
Melanie Miller
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Phil Plummer
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Tracy M. Richardson
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Monica Robb Blasdel
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Jodi Salvo
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Nick Santucci
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Mark Sigrist
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Jason Stephens
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Cecil Thomas
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Terrence Upchurch
cosponsor
Andrea White
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Josh Williams
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Bernard Willis
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Heidi Workman
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Tom Young
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Votes

YES: 11

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB654/votes

YES: 93

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB654/votes

Actions

Jun 11, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced
Jun 09, 2026 | House
- Passed
Jun 03, 2026 | House
- Reported (Public Safety)
Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Public Safety)
Jan 27, 2026 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Testimony by State Representatives Kellie Deeter and Gayle Manning (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 1st Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Caroline Tokar (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Jason Holdren (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Maria York (Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Chief John Majoy (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Emily Gemar (Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (March 11, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB654

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