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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 24, 2024 | OH | SB 214 | Authorizes Human Trafficking Victims to Expunge Certain Records | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | OH | SB 148 | Establishes the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
Jan. 24, 2024 | OH | HB 68 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
Dec. 13, 2023 | OH | HB 68 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
May 31, 2023 | OH | SB 39 | Repeals State Sales Tax on Baby Products | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 10, 2023 | OH | SB 53 | Reduces the Minimum Name to be a Police Officer from 21 to 18 | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
April 26, 2023 | OH | SB 58 | Exempts Firearms from Liability Insurance Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7) |
Dec. 14, 2022 | OH | HB 513 | Prohibits Local Government Control of Flavored Tobacco Products | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
Nov. 30, 2022 | OH | SB 288 | Amends Various Codes and Regulations related to the States Criminal-Justice System | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2) |
June 1, 2022 | OH | SB 156 | Expands Definition of "Right to Bear Arms" to Include Knives | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 99 | Reduces Training for Armed School Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
Jan. 26, 2022 | OH | HB 229 | Establishes Qualified Immunity for Camp Counselors | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
Jan. 25, 2022 | OH | SB 261 | Expands Medical Marijuana Program | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
Dec. 8, 2021 | OH | HB 29 | Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 1) |
Oct. 20, 2021 | OH | SB 185 | Prohibits Local Governments from Confiscating Firearms During Declared Emergencies | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
June 24, 2021 | OH | SB 113 | Authorizes the Legal Sale of Fireworks | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
June 16, 2021 | OH | SB 126 | Expands Criminal Penalties for Hazing and Implements Education and Prevention Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
June 16, 2021 | OH | SB 176 | Authorizes the Legalization of Sports Betting | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2) |
Dec. 22, 2020 | OH | HB 236 | Classifies Police Employed at Hospitals as Peace Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
Dec. 18, 2020 | OH | SB 175 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
Dec. 2, 2020 | OH | SB 334 | Establishes Juneteenth as a Paid State Holiday | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
Dec. 2, 2020 | OH | SB 334 | Establishes Juneteenth as a Paid State Holiday | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
Nov. 18, 2020 | OH | SB 317 | Authorizes Teachers to Carry Firearms on School Grounds if Approved by the School Board | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
Sept. 23, 2020 | OH | SB 360 | Prohibits Public Officials from Issuing an Order that Prohibits Statewide Firearm Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |