Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 400 — Create a permanent absent voter list

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill establishes a permanent absent voter list in the state.

This bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to create a permanent absent voter list. This allows voters to consistently receive voting materials by mail without needing to request them each election.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can ensure that members who prefer to vote by mail will receive their ballots automatically, simplifying the voting process.

Summary

To amend sections 3501.11, 3503.14, 3503.20, 3503.28, and 3509.03 and to enact section 3509.11 of the Revised Code to create a permanent absent voter list.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 400 do?
To amend sections 3501.11, 3503.14, 3503.20, 3503.28, and 3509.03 and to enact section 3509.11 of the Revised Code to create a permanent absent voter list.
Who sponsors HB 400?
HB 400 is sponsored by Tristan Rader (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 400?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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