Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 372: Enact the Larry Henderson Act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 372 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on June 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Larry Henderson Act. Primary sponsor: Cindy Abrams (Republican), Phil Plummer (Republican). It lists 51 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 2903.01, 2929.03, and 2929.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Larry Henderson Act to specify that the penalty for aggravated murder for an adult offender is death or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 45
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Abrams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Phil Plummer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| 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 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Steve Demetriou | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Mike Dovilla | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Haraz Ghanbari | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Derrick Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| 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 |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Brian Lampton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Jeff LaRe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Gayle Manning | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Adam Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Ty Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Riordan McClain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Kevin Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Melanie Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Mike Odioso | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Scott Oelslager | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Bob Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jason Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cecil Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| David Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Dan Troy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Andrea White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| 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 - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced