Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 4: Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 4 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution. Primary sponsor: Theresa Gavarone (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 15, 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 109.95 and 3501.05 and to enact section 3501.055 of the Revised Code to establish the Election Integrity Unit in the Office of the Secretary of State and to modify the law governing the prosecution of Election Law violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Gavarone | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Jerry Cirino | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Michele Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| 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
- Passed
- Reported - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced