Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 234: Increase the state minimum wage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 234 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on July 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increase the state minimum wage. Primary sponsor: Kent Smith (Democratic), Hearcel Craig (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 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 4111.02, 4111.05, 4111.09, and 4111.14 and to repeal section 4111.07 of the Revised Code to increase the state minimum wage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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