Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 161: Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 161 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals. Primary sponsor: Adam Bird (Republican), Jim Thomas (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 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 amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 of the Revised Code to extend sales and use taxes and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Bird | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Jim Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Mark Hiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
“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