Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 190: Enact the Given Name Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 190 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Given Name Act. Primary sponsor: Johnathan Newman (Republican), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 4 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 amend sections 3313.473, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code to enact the Given Name Act regarding the use of gender pronouns in public schools.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Newman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Levi Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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