Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 298: Legalize, tax internet gambling; make other Gambling Law changes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 298 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Legalize, tax internet gambling; make other Gambling Law changes. Primary sponsor: Brian Stewart (Republican), Marilyn John (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 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 109.572, 2915.01, 2915.02, 3123.90, 3769.08, 3772.01, 3772.02, 3772.03, 3772.031, 3772.04, 3772.062, 5747.02, 5747.063, 5747.20, 5751.01, 5753.01, 5753.031, 5753.04, 5753.05, 5753.07, 5753.08, and 5753.12 and to enact sections 3771.01, 3771.02, 3771.03, 3771.04, 3771.05, 3771.06, 3771.07, 3771.08, 3771.09, 3771.10, 3771.11, 3771.12, 3771.13, 3771.14, 3771.99, 5753.022, and 5753.032 of the Revised Code to legalize and regulate internet gambling in this state, to levy a tax on businesses that provide internet gambling, and to prohibit online sweepstakes games.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Stewart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Marilyn John | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
“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