Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 308: Expand State Highway Patrol jurisdiction; candidate security
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 308 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on October 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expand State Highway Patrol jurisdiction; candidate security. Primary sponsor: Andrew Brenner (Republican), Theresa Gavarone (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 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 section 5503.02 of the Revised Code to expand the jurisdiction of the State Highway Patrol, including providing security for the Lieutenant Governor and for gubernatorial candidates, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Brenner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Theresa Gavarone | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Sandy O'Brien | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Jane Timken | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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