Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 577: Require photo ID for absent voting; revise voter registration law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 577 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on November 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require photo ID for absent voting; revise voter registration law. Primary sponsor: Ron Ferguson (Republican). 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 3375.011, 3501.01, 3503.10, 3503.11, 3503.13, 3503.15, 3503.153, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.28, 3505.19, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3511.05, 3511.09, 4501.023, and 4507.01 and to enact section 3509.11 of the Revised Code to require photo identification to cast absent voter's ballots by mail and to modify the law regarding voter registration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Ferguson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“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