Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 159: Regards film and theater production tax credits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 159 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards film and theater production tax credits. Primary sponsor: Tom Patton (Republican), Jane Timken (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 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 122.85, 5726.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to repeal sections 122.852, 5726.59, 5747.67, and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to modify the film and theater production tax credit and to repeal the film and theater capital improvement tax credit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Patton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jane Timken | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| George Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Sandy O'Brien | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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