Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 639 — Create defense to nuisance claims re: racing facilities

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill provides a defense against nuisance claims for racing facilities.

This bill establishes a legal defense for racing facilities against certain nuisance claims. It aims to protect racetracks from lawsuits related to noise and other disturbances commonly associated with racing events.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This bill may help small businesses near racetracks by promoting stable operations of local racing facilities.

Summary

To enact section 3767.52 of the Revised Code to create a complete defense to certain nuisance claims regarding racing facilities and racetracks.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 639 now includes a longer list of cosponsors compared to the earlier version. Initially, it had only four cosponsors, but this has expanded to a total of 26. This change signifies a broader support among lawmakers for the bill, which could enhance its chances of passing and ultimately becoming law.

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As Reported by the House Local Government Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
Representatives King, Abrams, Brennan, Schmidt To enact section 3767.52 of the Revised Code to 1 create a complete defense to certain nuisance 2 claims regarding racing facilities and 3 racetracks.
Representatives King, Abrams, Brennan, Schmidt, Barhorst, Bird, Cockley, Craig, Daniels, Fowler Arthur, John, Johnson, Kishman, Lampton, Lorenz, Manning, Mathews, A., Mathews, T., Miller, K., Richardson, Ritter, Robb Blasdel, Stephens, Swearingen, Williams, Willis, Young To enact section 3767.52 of the Revised Code to 1 create a complete defense to certain nuisance 2 claims regarding racing facilities and 3 racetracks.
13 (3) "Ordinary and anticipated activities" include noise, 14 dust, traffic, lighting, and any other activities typically 15 associated with the lawful operation of a racing facility and 16 racetrack.
13 (3) "Ordinary and anticipated activities" include noise, 14 dust, traffic, lighting, and any other activities typically 15 associated with the lawful operation of a racing facility and 16 H.
17 (4) "Racing facility and racetrack" means a designated 18 H.
639 Page 2 As Reported by the House Local Government Committee area or facility where competitive vehicle and motorsport races 19 are conducted, including the track, spectator areas, garages, 20 and any associated grounds, buildings, or appurtenances used to 21 operate the races.
639 Page 2 As Passed by the House racetrack.
17 (4) "Racing facility and racetrack" means a designated 18 area or facility where competitive vehicle and motorsport races 19 are conducted, including the track, spectator areas, garages, 20 and any associated grounds, buildings, or appurtenances used to 21 operate the races.
43 (E) No county or township may adopt or enforce a 44 resolution that conflicts with this section.
43 (E) No county or township may adopt or enforce a 44 H.
B.
No.
639 Page 3 As Passed by the House resolution that conflicts with this section.
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Action History

  1. As Passed by the House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

House — Favorable Passage

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 88 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31100
Republican 57000
Total 88100
% of votes cast 99%1%0%0%
How each member voted (89)
Member Party Vote
Anita Somani Democratic Yea
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Nay
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Diane Mullins Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Reported

Failed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 639 do?
To enact section 3767.52 of the Revised Code to create a complete defense to certain nuisance claims regarding racing facilities and racetracks.
Who sponsors HB 639?
HB 639 is sponsored by Kellie Deeter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 639?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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