Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 61: Regards courts and court procedures
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 61 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards courts and court procedures. Primary sponsor: Theresa Gavarone (Republican), Nathan H. Manning. It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 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 109.04, 1901.021, 1901.14, 1901.22, 1907.20, 2111.011, 2307.23, 2317.02, 2317.021, 2317.41, 2317.422, 2939.03, 2939.06, 2941.61, 2943.02, 2945.51, 2945.52, 2945.53, and 2945.54 and to repeal sections 1901.16, 1901.41, 1907.21, 1907.231, 2101.12, 2101.121, 2101.14, 2101.141, 2301.141, 2317.03, 2317.40, 2317.42, 2939.02, 2939.11, 2939.19, 2939.20, 2941.021, 2943.03, 2943.04, 2945.12, 2945.30, 2945.31, 2945.33, 2945.34, 2945.41, 2945.45, and 2945.50 of the Revised Code relative to courts and court procedures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Gavarone | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Nathan H. Manning | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jerry Cirino | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Terry Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Bill Reineke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Michele Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Kristina Roegner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Shane Wilkin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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
- Passed
- Reported - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced