Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 28 — Levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill proposes a tax on high-volume landlords.

This bill aims to impose a tax on landlords who manage a high volume of rental properties. It seeks to amend existing tax laws and introduce new sections related to this taxation.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Renters may see potential changes in rental prices as landlords adjust to new tax obligations.
  • Small Business: This could impact small landlords who may face additional tax burdens.

Summary

To amend sections 131.02, 319.202, 715.013, 4303.26, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, 5703.77, 5703.90, 5725.26, and 5751.051 and to enact sections 5747.081, 5755.01, 5755.011, 5755.02, 5755.03, 5755.04, 5755.05, 5755.051, 5755.052, 5755.06, 5755.07, and 5755.99 of the Revised Code to levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords.

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)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 28 do?
To amend sections 131.02, 319.202, 715.013, 4303.26, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, 5703.77, 5703.90, 5725.26, and 5751.051 and to enact sections 5747.081, 5755.01, 5755.011, 5755.02, 5755.03, 5755.04, 5755.05, 5755.051, 5755.052, 5755.06, 5755.07, and 5755.99 of the Revised Code to levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords.
Who sponsors SB 28?
SB 28 is sponsored by Louis W. Blessing, III (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 28?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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