Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 299: Require licensure of statewide initiative petition circulators
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 299 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require licensure of statewide initiative petition circulators. Primary sponsor: Brian Lorenz (Republican), Kellie Deeter (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 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 3501.01, 3501.38, 3503.06, 3519.05, and 3519.06 and to enact section 3519.11 of the Revised Code to require statewide initiative petition circulators to be licensed by the Secretary of State.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lorenz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Kellie Deeter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| David Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
“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