Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 112: Enact the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 112 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Gross (Republican), Beth Lear (Republican). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact section 3792.09 of the Revised Code to prohibit discrimination against an individual for the refusal of certain medical interventions for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions, and to name this act the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 28
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gross | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Beth Lear | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Thad Claggett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Rodney Creech | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Levi Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Ron Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Adam Holmes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Roy Klopfenstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Ty Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Riordan McClain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Kevin Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Melanie Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Kevin Ritter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Teska | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Bernie Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Heidi Workman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced