Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 437: Withhold state funding for noncooperation with homeland 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 437 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Withhold state funding for noncooperation with homeland security. Primary sponsor: Andrew Brenner (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): 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 9.63 of the Revised Code to withhold all state funding from municipal corporations that do not cooperate with federal homeland security activities and remove the Director of Public Safety's role in determining what constitutes noncooperation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Brenner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| George Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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