The resolution adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives addresses the election of Ashley Bryant Bailey to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives for the 26th District, which was created by the resignation of Sedrick Denson, effective August 8, 2025. According to Section 11 of Article II of the Ohio Constitution, the vacancy must be filled by a member of the same political party as the previous officeholder. As such, the resolution confirms that Ashley Bryant Bailey, a Democrat, meets the necessary qualifications to serve in this role.

The resolution states that Bailey will officially take office on October 1, 2025, and will serve the remainder of Denson's term, which concludes on December 31, 2026. Additionally, the resolution mandates that a record of the vote, including the names of those who supported the resolution, be documented in the House Journal, and that the Clerk of the House certify the resolution to the Secretary of State.