Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 443: Enact the Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 443 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on May 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act. Primary sponsor: Bill Blessing (Republican), Kent Smith (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 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 sections 3301.0711, 3310.03, 3310.13, 3310.14, 3310.15, 3313.618, 3313.619, 3313.976, 3314.03, 3319.324, and 3326.11 and to enact sections 117.113, 3301.165, 3301.166, 3301.167, 3302.0311, and 3313.6612 of the Revised Code to enact the Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act regarding chartered nonpublic schools that participate in the Educational Choice and Pilot Project scholarship programs and disciplinary record requirements for schools.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Blessing | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Kent Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| 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