Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 798: Enact the Privacy Protection 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 798 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Privacy Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Josh Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 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 3314.03, 3319.90, 3326.11, 3345.90, 3705.08, 3705.16, 3705.20, 3705.21, 3705.22, 4117.10, 4506.01, 4506.16, and 4507.01 and to enact sections 9.071, 3313.475, 3345.561, 3755.01, 3755.02, 3755.03, and 4113.90 of the Revised Code to enact the Privacy Protection Act regarding biological sex, access to certain facilities, names and pronouns, and certain government-issued documents.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Williams | Primary 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