Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 226: Require application stores to offer parental control options
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 226 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require application stores to offer parental control options. Primary sponsor: Melanie Miller (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 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 1349.07 of the Revised Code to require application stores to offer parental control options and to obtain parental consent before permitting individuals under 16 years of age to download certain applications.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Kevin Ritter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“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