Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 178: Form Missing Women-Black, Indigenous, People of Color task force
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 178 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Form Missing Women-Black, Indigenous, People of Color task force. Primary sponsor: Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 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 enact section 2901.44 of the Revised Code to create the Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color and to make an appropriation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nathan H. Manning | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Reported - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced