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OH HB 609

in committee

Require public body to allow public comment before taking action

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

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Quick answers

Did OH HB 609 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 609 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-04): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 609 about?

To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to require a public body to allow for public commentary and testimony before taking formal action on any item.

Who sponsors OH HB 609?

Meredith Craig, David Thomas are the primary sponsors of OH HB 609, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Description

To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to require a public body to allow for public commentary and testimony before taking formal action on any item.

Introduced
2025-11-25
Latest action
2026-02-04 — Referred to committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Meredith Craigprimary
  • David Thomasprimary
  • Thomas Hallcosponsor
  • Josh Williamscosponsor
  • Sean P. Brennancosponsor
  • Chris Glassburncosponsor
  • Mark Johnsoncosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-04

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-11-25

    Introduced

    introduction

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Related bills

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Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb609/

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