Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 180: Bar adverse employment action against precinct election officials
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 180 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Bar adverse employment action against precinct election officials. Primary sponsor: Roy Klopfenstein (Republican), Elgin Rogers (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 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 3501.281 of the Revised Code to prohibit adverse employment actions against employees who are absent from work while serving as, or training to be, precinct election officials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Klopfenstein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Elgin Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Chris Glassburn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Mark Hiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| David Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| 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