Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 231: Enact the Paid Parental Leave Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 231 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Paid Parental Leave Act. Primary sponsor: Josh Williams (Republican), Melanie Miller (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 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 section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide paid parental leave and to name this act the Paid Parental Leave Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Melanie Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“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