When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 421 introduced?

SB 421 was introduced on Apr 14, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 421?

The latest action on SB 421 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Apr 15, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 421?

SB 421 was introduced by Nickie J. Antonio.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 421 (136 legislative session)

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Apr 14, 2026
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SB 421

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Increase time period to bring civil action for sex offense victim

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

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Nickie J. Antonio
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(D - 23)
Nathan H. Manning
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(R - 13)

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Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced

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Testimony by Senators Nickie Antonio and Nathan Manning (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (April 15, 2026)
Testimony by Emily Gemar (Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Leanna Rocheleau (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Teresa Stafford-Wright (Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Elyse McConnell (Ohio Victim Witness Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Andrew DeFratis (Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Helen Forbes (YWCA of Greater Cleveland, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Terra Purdy, MS, Manager (OhioHealth Sexual Violence Services, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Konrad Kircher (Ohio Association for Justice, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Tonya Whitsett/Alex Ruden (The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Kirsti Mouncey (The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Shirley Hellenthal (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB421

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