Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 19: Regards underage possession or consumption of alcohol
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 19 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards underage possession or consumption of alcohol. Primary sponsor: Adam Bird (Republican), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Referred to committee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend section 4301.69 of the Revised Code to reduce the mental state, from knowingly to recklessly, that applies to the prohibition against allowing an underage person to possess or consume alcohol in a private or public place.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Bird | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Stewart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Cecil Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“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