Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 180: Prohibit purchase of drones made by a covered foreign entity
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 180 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit purchase of drones made by a covered foreign entity. Primary sponsor: Terry Johnson (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 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 enact section 5501.84 of the Revised Code to prohibit the purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Andrew Brenner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Jerry Cirino | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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