Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 233: Require elector citizenship verification; revise election law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 233 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require elector citizenship verification; revise election law. Primary sponsor: Jeff LaRe (Republican), D. J. Swearingen. It lists 8 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 sections 303.12, 303.59, 307.94, 3501.01, 3501.38, 3501.381, 3501.39, 3503.13, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.21, 3503.33, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.02, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.051, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3509.09, 3511.02, 3511.04, 3511.05, 3511.09, 3511.11, 3511.14, 3513.07, 3513.261, 3517.01, 3517.12, 3519.02, 3519.05, 3519.16, 3599.12, and 3599.21 and to enact sections 3503.201, 3503.202, and 3511.052 of the Revised Code to require verification of an elector's citizenship before the elector may vote and to modify procedures regarding voter registration, voter roll maintenance, absent voting, and election petitions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff LaRe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Kevin Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Jason Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“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