Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 470: Create an automatic voter registration system
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 470 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Create an automatic voter registration system. Primary sponsor: Terrence Upchurch (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 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 3501.05, 3503.09, 3503.12, 3503.13, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3503.28, 3503.30, 3503.33, 3505.181, 3505.183, 3599.11, 3599.18, 4506.07, 4507.06, and 4507.51; to enact new section 3503.11; and to repeal section 3503.11 of the Revised Code to create an automatic voter registration system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Upchurch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Ismail Mohamed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Allison Russo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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