Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 823: Regards deployed elected official’s office, meeting attendance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 823 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards deployed elected official’s office, meeting attendance. Primary sponsor: David Thomas (Republican), Ty Mathews (Republican). It lists 15 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 amend sections 3.07, 3.17, 305.03, 503.241, and 3313.11 and to enact section 3.171 of the Revised Code to allow an elected official who is deployed on active military duty to retain the official's position and to attend meetings virtually.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Ty Mathews | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Roy Klopfenstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Riordan McClain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Kevin Ritter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Dan Troy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Josh Williams | Co-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