Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 376: Reduce the maximum weeks an individual may receive unemployment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 376 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on June 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reduce the maximum weeks an individual may receive unemployment. Primary sponsor: Michelle Teska (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 15, 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 4141.30, 4141.33, and 4141.53 of the Revised Code to reduce the maximum weeks an individual may receive unemployment benefits from 26 to 20 weeks.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Teska | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Levi Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Ron Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Mark Hiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bernie Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Heidi Workman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“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