Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 623: Require religious dietary food options in certain facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 623 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require religious dietary food options in certain facilities. Primary sponsor: Munira Abdullahi (Democratic), Christine Cockley (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): 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 1329.29 and 1329.99 and to enact sections 341.03, 753.022, 1329.291, 3313.8110, 3722.20, 5119.335, and 5120.101 of the Revised Code to require the provision of religious dietary food options in school districts, hospitals, and correctional facilities and to prohibit the misrepresentation of halal foods.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munira Abdullahi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Christine Cockley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| 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