When was Ohio House Bill HB 653 introduced?

HB 653 was introduced on Jan 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 653?

The latest action on HB 653 by the House was: Referred to committee (Local Government) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 653?

HB 653 was introduced by Darnell T. Brewer.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 653 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jan 27, 2026
Passed House
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HB 653

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

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Darnell T. Brewer
primary
(D - 22)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
(D - 14)
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
(D - 28)
Tex Fischer
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C. Allison Russo
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Daniel P. Troy
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Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Local Government)
Jan 27, 2026 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Darnell T. Brewer (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Local Government, 1st Hearing (February 25, 2026)
Testimony by Keary McCarthy (Ohio Mayors Alliance, Opponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (March 4, 2026)
Testimony by Kent Scarrett (Ohio Municipal League, Opponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (March 4, 2026)
Testimony by Michael S. Russell (The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (March 4, 2026)
Testimony by Zack Eckles (Ohio Poverty Law Center, Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (March 4, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB653

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