Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio HB 459
Enact Katelyn's Law
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josh Williams (Republican)
- Jennifer Gross (Republican)
Cosponsors (6)
- Sharon A. Ray
- Diane Mullins (Republican)
- Adam Mathews (Republican)
- Thomas Hall (Republican)
- Kellie Deeter (Republican)
- Sean P. Brennan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
To amend sections 2152.17, 2901.13, and 2929.14 and to enact sections 2921.322 and 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to enact Katelyn's Law to create an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains and to provide that the offense has no statute of limitations.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 House | Passed | pass | Set your home in Ohio to see |
| Jun 10, 2026 House | Reported | fail | Set your home in Ohio to see |
Actions
- Sep 30, 2026 · Senate
Referred to committee - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Passed - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Reported - Amended - Oct 1, 2025 · House
Referred to committee - Sep 17, 2025 · House
Introduced