When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 400 introduced?

SB 400 was introduced on Apr 01, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 400?

The latest action on SB 400 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Education) on Apr 15, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 400?

SB 400 was introduced by Susan Manchester.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 400 (136 legislative session)

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Apr 01, 2026
Passed Senate
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SB 400

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Senate • Apr 15, 2026: Referred to committee (Education)

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Susan Manchester
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(R - 12)
Kyle Koehler
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(R - 10)
George F. Lang
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(R - 4)
Bill Reineke
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Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Education)
Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced

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Testimony by Susan Manchester (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Education, 1st Hearing (April 14, 2026)
Testimony by Beth Tsvetkoff (Ohio Alliance of YMCAs, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Dorothy Moulthrop (Open Doors Academy, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Adam Shank (Ohio Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Travis Gulling (Simon Kenton Council, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Danella Hicks (All THAT - Teens Hopeful About Tomorrow, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Tim Hampton (Newark City Schools, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Lindsay O'Dell (Newark City Schools, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Lindsay O'Dell (Newark City Schools, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Michele Dunnington (Afterschool Programs of Lancaster, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Marie Edwards (Community Building Institute Middletown, Inc, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Desiree Bolden (Akron Public Schools, Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Maggie Buckley (Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Katherine McWatters (McWatters Consulting, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Gisele (Par Excellence STEM Academy, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by sara dixon (Opponent) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Rebecca Kelley (YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Sara Dixon (Myself, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Marie Edwards (Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)
Testimony by Maggie Buckley (Myself, Interested Party) -- Education, 3rd Hearing (May 19, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB400

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