Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 553: Require landlord to notify tenant of rent default before eviction
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 553 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require landlord to notify tenant of rent default before eviction. Primary sponsor: Ismail Mohamed (Democratic), Terrence Upchurch (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 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 section 5321.04 and to enact sections 5321.041 and 5321.042 of the Revised Code to require landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults prior to commencing evictions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Mohamed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“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