Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 561: Enact the C.H.O.I.C.E. Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 561 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the C.H.O.I.C.E. Act. Primary sponsor: Melanie Miller (Republican), Monica Blasdel (Republican). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 12, 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 3301.16, 3301.53, 3313.671, 5104.014, 5104.015, 5104.017, 5104.018, and 5104.019 and to enact section 3301.532 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing childhood immunizations and exemptions and to name this act the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions "C.H.O.I.C.E." Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 23
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Monica Blasdel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Thad Claggett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Rodney Creech | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Levi Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Ron Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Jeff LaRe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Kevin Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Jason Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Teska | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| 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