Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 459: Enact Katelyn's Law
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 459 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact Katelyn's Law. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Gross (Republican), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 30, 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 2152.17, 2901.13, and 2929.14 and to enact sections 2921.322 and 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to enact Katelyn's Law to create an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains and to provide that the offense has no statute of limitations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gross | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Adam Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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