Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio HB 609
Require public body to allow public comment before taking action
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Meredith Craig (Republican)
- David Thomas (Republican)
Cosponsors (5)
- Josh Williams (Republican)
- Mark Johnson (Republican)
- Thomas Hall (Republican)
- Chris Glassburn (Democratic)
- Sean P. Brennan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to require a public body to allow for public commentary and testimony before taking formal action on any item.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · House
Referred to committee - Nov 25, 2025 · House
Introduced