What does Ohio House Bill HB 693 do?

HB 693: Enact the Affirming Families First Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 693 introduced?

HB 693 was introduced on Feb 10, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 693?

The latest action on HB 693 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Feb 18, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 693?

HB 693 was introduced by Gary Click.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 693 (136 legislative session)

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Feb 10, 2026
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HB 693

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Enact the Affirming Families First Act

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House • Feb 18, 2026: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Gary Click
primary
(R - 88)
Josh Williams
primary
(R - 44)
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
(R - 68)
Levi Dean
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Jennifer Gross
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Thomas Hall
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Marilyn John
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Angela N. King
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Roy Klopfenstein
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Beth Lear
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Diane Mullins
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Jodi Salvo
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Jason Stephens
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D. J. Swearingen
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Heidi Workman
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Feb 18, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Feb 10, 2026 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Gary Click (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 11, 2026)
Testimony by Joshua Williams (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 11, 2026)
Testimony by Megan Brock (Daily Wire, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Laura Bryant Hanford (Heritage Foundation, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Matt Sharp (Alliance Defending Freedom, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Jamie Reed (LGB Courage Coalition, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Jeanette Cooper (Partners for Ethical Care, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Ronli Moses (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Anna K Heran (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Lance Kinzer (First Amendment Partnership, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Ryan Folz (Center for Christian Virtue, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Suzanne Carawan (Concerned Women for America, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Libby Krieger (Concerned Women for America, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Lauren Leggieri (LGB Courage Coalition, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by David Lunneberg (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Kelly Lunneberg (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Nicole Amill (N/A, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Kathy Boff (Protect Ohio Children Coalition, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by Linda Harvey (Mission America, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)
Testimony by David Ayers (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB693

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