Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 249: Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 249 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. Primary sponsor: Angie King (Republican), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 54 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): 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 2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25 of the Revised Code to enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 54
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Cindy Abrams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Thad Claggett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Meredith Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
| 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 |
| Steve Demetriou | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Mike Dovilla | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Ron Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Haraz Ghanbari | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Mark Hiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Adam Holmes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jim Hoops | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Don Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Roy Klopfenstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Brian Lampton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Adam Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Ty Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Riordan McClain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Kevin Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Melanie Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Bob Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Phil Plummer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Tracy Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Kevin Ritter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Bill Roemer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Nick Santucci | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Jean Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Jason Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Brian Stewart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Jim Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Bernie Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Heidi Workman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Tom Young | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
“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
- Passed
- Reported
- Referred to committee
- Introduced