Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 198: Regulate manufacture, sale of inhalable, ingestible hemp products
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 198 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulate manufacture, sale of inhalable, ingestible hemp products. Primary sponsor: Tex Fischer (Republican), Ty Mathews (Republican). It lists 21 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 928.01, 928.06, and 3719.01 and to enact sections 930.01, 930.02, 930.03, 930.04, 930.05, 930.06, 930.07, 930.08, 930.09, 930.10, 930.11, 930.12, 930.13, 930.14, 930.15, 930.16, 930.17, and 930.99 of the Revised Code to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of inhalable and ingestible hemp products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tex Fischer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Ty Mathews | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Rodney Creech | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Levi Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Ron Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Don Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Kevin Ritter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Elgin Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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