Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 398 — Create the Adopt a Trail Program

Last action — Introduced

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    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 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes the Adopt a Trail Program.

This legislation creates a program for individuals or groups to adopt and maintain trails. It aims to encourage community involvement in preserving outdoor spaces.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means community members can directly contribute to the upkeep and preservation of local trails and outdoor environments.

Summary

To enact section 1546.33 of the Revised Code to create the Adopt a Trail Program.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 398 has been expanded to include a larger group of cosponsors, which now comprises senators beyond those initially reported by the committee. Specifically, the bill previously listed five cosponsors but now includes an additional ten. This change matters because a broader base of support can signify increased political backing and may enhance the bill's chances of passing, reflecting a greater consensus on the issue it addresses.

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As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session S.
As Passed by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S.
Senators Ingram, Brenner, Smith, Antonio, Schaffer To enact section 1546.33 of the Revised Code to 1 create the Adopt a Trail Program.
Senators Ingram, Brenner, Smith, Antonio, Schaffer, Craig, DeMora, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Johnson, Landis, Manning, Patton, Reineke, Roegner, Romanchuk, Timken, Wilkin To enact section 1546.33 of the Revised Code to 1 create the Adopt a Trail Program.
16 (6) Public information and assistance;
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398 Page 2 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (7) Training.
398 Page 2 As Passed by the Senate (6) Public information and assistance;
17 (7) Training.
44 (F) No volunteer group shall perform on any trail either 45 S.
44 S.
398 Page 3 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the following:
398 Page 3 As Passed by the Senate (F) No volunteer group shall perform on any trail either 45 of the following:
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Action History

  1. As Passed by the Senate

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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"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

Passed

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 24000
Democratic 9000
Total 33000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (33)
Member Party Vote
Beth Liston Democratic Yea
Casey Weinstein Democratic Yea
Catherine D. Ingram Democratic Yea
Hearcel F. Craig Democratic Yea
Kent Smith Democratic Yea
Nickie J. Antonio Democratic Yea
Paula Hicks-Hudson Democratic Yea
William P. DeMora Democratic Yea
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. Democratic Yea
Al Cutrona Republican Yea
Al Landis Republican Yea
Andrew O. Brenner Republican Yea
Bill Reineke Republican Yea
Brian M. Chavez Republican Yea
George F. Lang Republican Yea
Jane M. Timken Republican Yea
Jerry C. Cirino Republican Yea
Kristina D. Roegner Republican Yea
Kyle Koehler Republican Yea
Louis W. Blessing, III Republican Yea
Mark Romanchuk Republican Yea
Michele Reynolds Republican Yea
Nathan H. Manning Republican Yea
Rob McColley Republican Yea
Sandra O'Brien Republican Yea
Shane Wilkin Republican Yea
Stephen A. Huffman Republican Yea
Steve Wilson Republican Yea
Susan Manchester Republican Yea
Terry Johnson Republican Yea
Theresa Gavarone Republican Yea
Thomas F. Patton Republican Yea
Tim Schaffer Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 398 do?
To enact section 1546.33 of the Revised Code to create the Adopt a Trail Program.
Who sponsors SB 398?
SB 398 is sponsored by Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 398?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 398?
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