Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 501: Modify and rename the wrongful incarceration law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 501 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modify and rename the wrongful incarceration law. Primary sponsor: Josh Williams (Republican), Elgin Rogers (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 8, 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 117.52, 2305.02, 2743.15, 2743.48, and 2743.49 of the Revised Code to modify the wrongful imprisonment law and to rename the provisions wrongful incarceration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Elgin Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“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