Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 72: Regards filing false claims with the state, defrauding the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 72 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards filing false claims with the state, defrauding the state. Primary sponsor: Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic), Bill DeMora (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, 2749.05, 2749.06, 2749.07, 2749.08, 2749.09, and 2749.10 of the Revised Code regarding filing false or fraudulent claims with the state and defrauding the state of money or property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Bill DeMora | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| 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