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HB 42 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require certain agencies to collect and report citizenship data

Summary
To amend section 3301.0714 and to enact sections 107.26, 2965.01, 2965.02, 3301.0717, 5101.546, 5107.101, and 5162.138 of the Revised Code to require certain agencies to collect and report data concerning the citizenship or immigration status of persons with whom they come into contact.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill requires criminal justice agencies to collect citizenship data, expanding enforcement scope and potentially limiting rights, rather than promoting reform or protecting civil liberties.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates education agencies to collect sensitive citizenship data, imposing administrative burdens and potentially creating barriers or a chilling effect on educational access.80% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill requires agencies, including those for Health and Human Services and Medicaid, to collect citizenship data, potentially restricting access to healthcare for non-citizens.80% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates agencies to collect and report citizenship data, which can restrict immigrant access to services and increase state immigration enforcement.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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2 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
P
Photo of Tex Fischer
Tex Fischer
RRepublican
OH
59
Co
Photo of Adam Bird
Adam Bird
RRepublican
OH
63
Co
Photo of Angie King
Angie King
RRepublican
OH
84
Co
Photo of Beth Lear
Beth Lear
RRepublican
OH
61
Co
Photo of David Thomas
David Thomas
RRepublican
OH
65
Co
Photo of Gary Click
Gary Click
RRepublican
OH
88
Co
Photo of Heidi Workman
Heidi Workman
RRepublican
OH
72
Co
Photo of Jean Schmidt
Jean Schmidt
RRepublican
OH
62
Co
Photo of Jennifer Gross
Jennifer Gross
RRepublican
OH
45
Co
Photo of Levi Dean
Levi Dean
RRepublican
OH
71
Co
Photo of Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson
RRepublican
OH
92