Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 161 — Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals

Last action — Referred to 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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 of the Revised Code to extend sales and use taxes and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 161 do?
To amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 of the Revised Code to extend sales and use taxes and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms.
Who sponsors HB 161?
HB 161 is sponsored by Adam C. Bird (Republican) and Jim Thomas (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 161?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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