Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 451 — Revise Election Law; enact the Interstate Voter Assistance Act

Last action — Referred to committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    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 June 02, 2026. 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 amends election laws related to voter registration and maintenance.

This bill revises several sections of election law, focusing on voter registration and maintenance. It also introduces the Interstate Voter Assistance Act.

Summary

To amend sections 109.71, 109.77, 2935.01, 3501.05, 3501.055, 3503.02, 3503.14, 3503.21, 3503.33, 3517.14, 3517.15, and 3517.16 and to enact sections 111.50, 3503.34, and 3503.35 of the Revised Code to make changes to the Election Law regarding voter registration, voter roll maintenance, and enforcement and to name portions of this act the Interstate Voter Assistance Act.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 451 do?
To amend sections 109.71, 109.77, 2935.01, 3501.05, 3501.055, 3503.02, 3503.14, 3503.21, 3503.33, 3517.14, 3517.15, and 3517.16 and to enact sections 111.50, 3503.34, and 3503.35 of the Revised Code to make changes to the Election Law regarding voter registration, voter roll maintenance, and enforcement and to name portions of this act the Interstate Voter Assistance Act.
Who sponsors SB 451?
SB 451 is sponsored by Theresa Gavarone (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 451?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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