Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 58: Expand eligibility: grandparent POA, caretaker affidavits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 58 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expand eligibility: grandparent POA, caretaker affidavits. Primary sponsor: Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Michele Reynolds (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 3109.51, 3109.52, 3109.53, 3109.54, 3109.59, 3109.60, 3109.65, 3109.66, 3109.67, 3109.69, 3109.70, 3109.71, 3109.74, 3109.76, 3310.51, 3313.64, 3313.649, and 3313.672 of the Revised Code to expand who is eligible to execute a grandparent power of attorney or a caretaker authorization affidavit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Michele Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| 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