Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 854: Provide tuition-free public higher education; levy taxes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 854 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provide tuition-free public higher education; levy taxes. Primary sponsor: Munira Abdullahi (Democratic), Tristan Rader (Democratic). It lists 4 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 319.202, 319.54, 5747.02, 5747.03, and 5747.07 and to enact section 3345.012 of the Revised Code to provide a state-subsidized, tuition-free public higher education to Ohio students and to increase and levy taxes to fund that subsidy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munira Abdullahi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Tristan Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
“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