Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 865: Regards information on and advertisement of adoptable children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 865 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards information on and advertisement of adoptable children. Primary sponsor: Ty Mathews (Republican), Andrea White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): Reported - Amended.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend section 5103.17 and to enact sections 3107.018, 3107.019, 5103.171, and 5180.23 of the Revised Code regarding availability of information on and advertisement of adoptable children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Mathews | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Andrea White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced