Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 22: Authorize homestead exemption for surviving military spouses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 22 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorize homestead exemption for surviving military spouses. Primary sponsor: Brian Lorenz (Republican), David Thomas (Republican). It lists 14 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 323.151, 323.152, 323.153, 4503.064, 4503.065, and 4503.066 of the Revised Code to authorize a full homestead exemption for surviving spouses of members of the uniformed services killed in the line of duty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lorenz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| David Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Mark Hiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Roy Klopfenstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Jean Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Bride Sweeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Michelle Teska | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Cecil Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Andrea White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Bernie Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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