Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 821: Designate the Loveland Frog as the official state cryptid
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 821 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designate the Loveland Frog as the official state cryptid. Primary sponsor: Tristan Rader (Democratic), Jean Schmidt (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. 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 enact section 5.079 of the Revised Code to designate the Loveland Frog as the official state cryptid of Ohio.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jean Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Adam Holmes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Adam Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“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