Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 490: Expand postconviction relief re:DNA test showing actual innocence

In committee Last action October 8, 2025: Referred to committee

Plain-language summary

HB 490 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expand postconviction relief re:DNA test showing actual innocence. Primary sponsor: Jean Schmidt (Republican), Josh Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 8, 2025): Referred to committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jean Schmidt (Republican); Josh Williams (Republican).