Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 965 — Ban requiring public employees to pay employee org. dues or fees

Last action — Introduced

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits mandatory dues or fees for public employees to employee organizations.

This legislation aims to amend existing laws to stop the requirement for public employees to pay dues or fees to employee organizations. It directly affects how public sector unions operate regarding membership fees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you may not be required to pay dues or fees to your employee organization.

Summary

To amend sections 9.81, 4117.09, and 4117.11 of the Revised Code to prohibit requiring public employees to pay dues or fees to an employee organization.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 965 do?
To amend sections 9.81, 4117.09, and 4117.11 of the Revised Code to prohibit requiring public employees to pay dues or fees to an employee organization.
Who sponsors HB 965?
HB 965 is sponsored by Levi Dean (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 965?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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