When was Ohio House Bill HB 661 introduced?

HB 661 was introduced on Jan 29, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 661?

The latest action on HB 661 by the House was: Referred to committee (Education) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 661?

HB 661 was introduced by Adam C. Bird.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 661 (136 legislative session)

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Jan 29, 2026
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HB 661

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

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Adam C. Bird
primary
(R - 63)
Mike Odioso
primary
(R - 30)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Gary Click
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
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Adam Holmes
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James M. Hoops
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Gayle Manning
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Adam Mathews
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Kevin D. Miller
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Bob Peterson
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Justin Pizzulli
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Kevin Ritter
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Jodi Salvo
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Brian Stewart
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Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Education)
Jan 29, 2026 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Bird (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Education, (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Representative Odioso (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Education, (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Stephen R. Specht (Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Jonathan Cooper (Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Chris Steinmann (Cleveland Lutheran High School Association, Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Matt Herting (Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Dave Hofer (Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Eugene Miller (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Aiden Ryan (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Luke A. Fedlam (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Karim Jackson (Opponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Ronald Sayers (OHSAA, Interested Party) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Ivory Kennedy Jr. (Interested Party) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Doug Ute (Ohio High School Athletic Association, Interested Party) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB661

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