Regards municipal incorporation
HB 592 updates Ohio's requirements for new cities seeking incorporation. It raises the minimum territory size from 2 to 4 square miles, increases the required population density from 800 to 1,000 people per square mile, and lowers the per capita valuation threshold from $3,500 to $2,500 for property subject to general taxation. The bill also changes petition rules to require 51% voter approval based on the previous governor's election turnout, and mandates specific maps, valuation statements, and name availability checks. Additionally, it prohibits incorporating military base areas without federal defense approval. The bill repeals outdated sections of the Revised Code related to municipal incorporation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 18, 2025
Last action Nov 19, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025
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Referred to committee
lower
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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