SB 452 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Clarify only natural persons have the right to vote

This bill proposes to amend state election laws to explicitly state that only natural persons have the right to vote. It clarifies the qualifications for voters, specifying that they must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the state and their local precinct for specific periods before an election. The legislation also outlines procedures for assigning voters to different polling places when election districts do not align perfectly with existing precincts. By adding these clarifications to the Revised Code, the bill aims to streamline how voting eligibility and polling place assignments are defined and administered.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 8, 2026 Last action Jun 10, 2026
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Paula Hicks-Hudson
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