CA: Establish constitutional right to hunt and fish
SJR 8 proposes adding Section 23 to Article I of Ohio's Constitution, establishing a fundamental right for residents to hunt and fish. This constitutional amendment would protect existing hunting and fishing rights from being altered by future state laws or regulations. It directly affects all Ohio residents who exercise these activities, ensuring they remain constitutionally guaranteed. The bill does not create new hunting or fishing rules but enshrines current practices as a core right within the state's foundational law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 28, 2025
Last action Oct 29, 2025
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1
Oct 29, 2025
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Referred to committee
upper
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced
Offered
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Huffman
RRepublican
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