Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio SB 277
Clarify that child independent activity is not abuse or neglect
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Theresa Gavarone (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Nathan H. Manning
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
To enact section 2151.032 of the Revised Code to clarify that a child who is granted permission to engage in independent activities is not considered to be an abused or neglected child.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 Senate | Passed | pass | Set your home in Ohio to see |
| May 13, 2026 Senate | Reported | fail | Set your home in Ohio to see |
Actions
- May 20, 2026 · House
Referred to committee - May 19, 2026 · House
Introduced - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Passed - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported - Oct 1, 2025 · Senate
Referred to committee - Sep 30, 2025 · Senate
Introduced