Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 435: Enact the Right to Know Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 435 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Right to Know Act. Primary sponsor: Josh Williams (Republican), Melanie Miller (Republican). It lists 3 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 3705.01 and 3705.09 of the Revised Code to require an institution to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents and to name this act the Right to Know Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Melanie Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Riordan McClain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
“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