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OH HB 1013

introduced

Enact the Family Sovereignty Act

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly)

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Did OH HB 1013 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 1013 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-23): Introduced

What is OH HB 1013 about?

To amend sections 2151.233, 2151.235, 2151.27, 3105.011, 3109.04, and 3109.06 and to enact section 3109.402 of the Revised Code to enact the Family Sovereignty Act to prohibit awarding custody of a child to a non-parent when the child's parents are married to each other and maintaining a family unit and to limit who may file a complaint alleging abuse, neglect, or dependency.

Who sponsors OH HB 1013?

Johnathan Newman is the primary sponsor of OH HB 1013.

Description

To amend sections 2151.233, 2151.235, 2151.27, 3105.011, 3109.04, and 3109.06 and to enact section 3109.402 of the Revised Code to enact the Family Sovereignty Act to prohibit awarding custody of a child to a non-parent when the child's parents are married to each other and maintaining a family unit and to limit who may file a complaint alleging abuse, neglect, or dependency.

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Latest action
2026-09-23 — Introduced
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Sponsors

  • Johnathan Newmanprimary

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  1. 2026-09-23

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Official source

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb1013

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