Bill Commons

OH HB 659

in committee

Regards childhood sexual abuse and student sexual abuse

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

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Did OH HB 659 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 659 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-04): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 659 about?

To amend sections 2305.111 and 2315.18 of the Revised Code regarding childhood sexual abuse and student sexual abuse and to amend the version of section 2305.111 that is scheduled to take effect on October 12, 2028, to continue the change on and after that date.

Who sponsors OH HB 659?

Eric Synenberg, C. Allison Russo are the primary sponsors of OH HB 659, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Description

To amend sections 2305.111 and 2315.18 of the Revised Code regarding childhood sexual abuse and student sexual abuse and to amend the version of section 2305.111 that is scheduled to take effect on October 12, 2028, to continue the change on and after that date.

Introduced
2026-01-27
Latest action
2026-02-04 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Eric Synenbergprimary
  • C. Allison Russoprimary
  • Beryl Piccolantoniocosponsor
  • Lauren McNallycosponsor
  • Crystal Lettcosponsor
  • Terrence Upchurchcosponsor
  • Karen Brownleecosponsor
  • Sean P. Brennancosponsor
  • Dontavius L. Jarrellscosponsor
  • Mark Sigristcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-04

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-27

    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/hb659/

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