Ohio 135th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 319 — Enact Conscientious Right to Refuse Act

Last action — As Reported by the House Health Provider Services Committee

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

This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill addresses the right of individuals to refuse certain actions based on personal conscience.

The bill establishes a framework for individuals to refuse actions they find objectionable based on personal beliefs. It aims to provide legal protection for these conscientious refusals.

Summary

Enact Conscientious Right to Refuse Act

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. As Reported by the House Health Provider Services Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 3 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

Reported - Substitute

Passed 7 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 0300
Total 7300
% of votes cast 70%30%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Beth Liston Democratic Nay
Michele Grim Democratic Nay
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Nay
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 319 do?
Enact Conscientious Right to Refuse Act
Who sponsors HB 319?
HB 319 is sponsored by Jennifer Gross (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 319?
This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 319?
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