Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 479: Specify that betting on elections constitutes prohibited gambling
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 479 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on October 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Specify that betting on elections constitutes prohibited gambling. Primary sponsor: Bill DeMora (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 13, 2026): Introduced.
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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 2915.01 of the Revised Code to specify that betting on elections constitutes prohibited gambling.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeMora | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| 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
- Introduced