OH HB 475
in committeeRegards municipal cybersecurity, private cybersecurity contracts
Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower
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Quick answers
Did OH HB 475 pass?
Not yet. OH HB 475 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-10-01): Referred to committee
What is OH HB 475 about?
To amend sections 125.18 and 5922.08 and to enact sections 5502.282, 5502.283, and 5922.09 of the Revised Code to require the assessment of municipal corporation cybersecurity infrastructure, to allow the cybersecurity strategic advisor to certify and contract with private cybersecurity firms, and to establish a toll-free secure line to the Ohio Cyber Reserve.
Who sponsors OH HB 475?
Erika White, Ismail Mohamed are the primary sponsors of OH HB 475, joined by 8 cosponsors.
Description
To amend sections 125.18 and 5922.08 and to enact sections 5502.282, 5502.283, and 5922.09 of the Revised Code to require the assessment of municipal corporation cybersecurity infrastructure, to allow the cybersecurity strategic advisor to certify and contract with private cybersecurity firms, and to establish a toll-free secure line to the Ohio Cyber Reserve.
- Introduced
- 2025-09-29
- Latest action
- 2025-10-01 — Referred to committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Erika Whiteprimary
- Ismail Mohamedprimary
- C. Allison Russocosponsor
- Lauren McNallycosponsor
- Crystal Lettcosponsor
- Heidi Workmancosponsor
- Karen Brownleecosponsor
- Sean P. Brennancosponsor
- Dontavius L. Jarrellscosponsor
- Terrence Upchurchcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2025-10-01
Referred to committee
referral-committee
2025-09-29
Introduced
introduction
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Votes
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Related bills
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