Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 471: Add two judges to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 471 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on September 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Add two judges to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. Primary sponsor: Bill DeMora (Democratic), Hearcel Craig (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 30, 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 2301.02 of the Revised Code to add two judges to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to be elected in 2028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeMora | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Andrew Brenner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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