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OH HB 985

introduced

Modify local referenda and initiative signature requirements

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

Quick answers

Did OH HB 985 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 985 has been introduced as of 2026-08-06 but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-06): Introduced

What is OH HB 985 about?

OH HB 985 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) titled “Modify local referenda and initiative signature requirements”.

Who sponsors OH HB 985?

Ty D. Mathews is the primary sponsor of OH HB 985.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-08-06 — Introduced
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Ty D. Mathewsprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-08-06

    Introduced

    introduction

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb985

Attribution

Data from openstates_api_sync, retrieved 2026-08-07T01:49:12.152996Z

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