Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 18: Enact the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 18 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act. Primary sponsor: Steve Demetriou (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 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 145.11, 742.11, 3307.15, 3309.15, 3770.06, and 5505.06 and to enact section 135.146 of the Revised Code to address investments in exchange-traded products by the state retirement systems, to permit the Treasurer of State to invest certain interim funds in digital assets, and to name this act the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Demetriou | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Ty Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“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