Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 529: Authorize tax credit if hiring veterans, service members, spouses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 529 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorize tax credit if hiring veterans, service members, spouses. Primary sponsor: Mark Sigrist (Democratic), Jean Schmidt (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 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 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.63, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.88, and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to authorize refundable tax credits for hiring certain veterans, service members, and their spouses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Sigrist | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jean Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“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