Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

HB 976 — Regards filing false claims with the state, defrauding the state

Last action — Introduced

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    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 July 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill addresses the issue of filing false claims to defraud the state.

The bill establishes new sections in the Revised Code related to filing false or fraudulent claims with the state. It outlines measures for addressing and penalizing fraudulent claims made against the state.

Summary

To enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, 2749.05, 2749.06, 2749.07, 2749.08, 2749.09, and 2749.10 of the Revised Code regarding filing false or fraudulent claims with the state and defrauding the state of money or property.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 128 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (128)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 976 do?
To enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, 2749.05, 2749.06, 2749.07, 2749.08, 2749.09, and 2749.10 of the Revised Code regarding filing false or fraudulent claims with the state and defrauding the state of money or property.
Who sponsors HB 976?
HB 976 is sponsored by Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (Democratic), Crystal Lett (Democratic), Sean P. Brennan (Democratic), Rachel B. Baker (Democratic), Eric Synenberg (Democratic), and Joseph A. Miller, III (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 976?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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