Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 126 — Prohibit certain public nuisance actions

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

To amend sections 715.44 and 2307.71 and to enact section 2307.801 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain public nuisance actions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 126 include the addition of several lines that list new cosponsors who support the bill, including Representatives Stewart, Odioso, and Williams. Conversely, references to the original cosponsor and specific committee reporting have been removed. This change is significant because it shows broader support for the bill as it moves forward, which could help it gain traction in the legislative process.

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As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
126 2025-2026 Representatives Mathews, A., Craig Cosponsor:
126 2025-2026 Representatives Mathews, A., Craig Cosponsors:
Representative Stewart To amend sections 715.44, 2307.71, and 2307.72 and 1 to enact section 2307.801 of the Revised Code to 2 prohibit public nuisance actions concerning 3 product liability.
Representatives Stewart, Odioso, Williams To amend sections 715.44, 2307.71, and 2307.72 and 1 to enact section 2307.801 of the Revised Code to 2 prohibit public nuisance actions concerning 3 product liability.
126 Page 2 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (D) Regulate and prohibit the use of steam whistles;
126 Page 2 As Passed by the House (D) Regulate and prohibit the use of steam whistles;
126 Page 3 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (4) "Ethical drug" means a prescription drug that is 47 prescribed or dispensed by a physician or any other person who 48 is legally authorized to prescribe or dispense a prescription 49 drug.
126 Page 3 As Passed by the House (4) "Ethical drug" means a prescription drug that is 47 prescribed or dispensed by a physician or any other person who 48 is legally authorized to prescribe or dispense a prescription 49 drug.
126 Page 4 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee director of environmental protection pursuant to division (A) of 75 section 3734.12 of the Revised Code, hazardous substances as 76 defined in section 3716.01 of the Revised Code, and hazardous 77 substances, pollutants, and contaminants as defined in or by 78 regulations adopted pursuant to the "Comprehensive Environmental 79 Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980," 94 Stat.
126 Page 4 As Passed by the House director of environmental protection pursuant to division (A) of 75 section 3734.12 of the Revised Code, hazardous substances as 76 defined in section 3716.01 of the Revised Code, and hazardous 77 substances, pollutants, and contaminants as defined in or by 78 regulations adopted pursuant to the "Comprehensive Environmental 79 Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980," 94 Stat.
126 Page 5 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee organs.
126 Page 5 As Passed by the House organs.
126 Page 6 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee packages, labels, or otherwise participates in the placing of a 131 product in the stream of commerce;
126 Page 6 As Passed by the House packages, labels, or otherwise participates in the placing of a 131 product in the stream of commerce;
126 Page 7 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (B) Any recovery of punitive or exemplary damages in 158 connection with a product liability claim is subject to sections 159 2307.71 to 2307.80 of the Revised Code.
126 Page 7 As Passed by the House (B) Any recovery of punitive or exemplary damages in 158 connection with a product liability claim is subject to sections 159 2307.71 to 2307.80 of the Revised Code.
126 Page 8 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee person or property, or for relief in the form of the abatement 187 of a nuisance, civil penalties, cleanup costs, cost recovery, an 188 injunction or temporary restraining order, or restitution, that 189 arises, in whole or in part, from contamination or pollution of 190 the environment or a threat of contamination or pollution of the 191 environment, including contamination or pollution or a threat of 192 contamination or pollution from hazardous or toxic substances.
126 Page 8 As Passed by the House person or property, or for relief in the form of the abatement 187 of a nuisance, civil penalties, cleanup costs, cost recovery, an 188 injunction or temporary restraining order, or restitution, that 189 arises, in whole or in part, from contamination or pollution of 190 the environment or a threat of contamination or pollution of the 191 environment, including contamination or pollution or a threat of 192 contamination or pollution from hazardous or toxic substances.
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Action History

  1. As Passed by the House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on · 34 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

132 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

Failed 7 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 0400
Total 7400
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Nay
Desiree Tims Democratic Nay
Eric Synenberg Democratic Nay
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Nay
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 59 Yea · 36 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 59400
Democratic 03000
Unaffiliated 0200
Total 593600
% of votes cast 62%38%0%0%
How each member voted (95)
Member Party Vote
Sedrick Denson — Nay
Don Jones — Nay
Anita Somani Democratic Nay
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Nay
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Nay
C. Allison Russo Democratic Nay
Cecil Thomas Democratic Nay
Chris Glassburn Democratic Nay
Christine Cockley Democratic Nay
Crystal Lett Democratic Nay
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Nay
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Nay
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Nay
Derrick Hall Democratic Nay
Desiree Tims Democratic Nay
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Nay
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Nay
Eric Synenberg Democratic Nay
Erika White Democratic Nay
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Nay
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Nay
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Nay
Karen Brownlee Democratic Nay
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Nay
Lauren McNally Democratic Nay
Mark Sigrist Democratic Nay
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Nay
Michele Grim Democratic Nay
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Nay
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Nay
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Nay
Tristan Rader Democratic Nay
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Nay
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Diane Mullins Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Nay
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Nay
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Michelle Teska Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Nay
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 126 do?
To amend sections 715.44 and 2307.71 and to enact section 2307.801 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain public nuisance actions.
Who sponsors HB 126?
HB 126 is sponsored by Adam Mathews (Republican) and Meredith Craig (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 126?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 126?
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