Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 713: Regards adoption advertising and facilitation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 713 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards adoption advertising and facilitation. Primary sponsor: Anita Somani (Democratic), Jim Hoops (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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 3107.011, 3107.99, 5103.03, 5103.17, and 5103.99 and to enact section 2307.68 of the Revised Code regarding adoption advertising and facilitation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Somani | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jim Hoops | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| 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