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

HB 176 — Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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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

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 176 has added a long list of names, indicating those who supported it in the House. Previously, the bill featured a shorter list that included only the House Government Oversight Committee members. This change suggests that broader support has been established, which can enhance the bill's chances for approval and implementation, potentially allowing it to address issues more effectively. Having a wider range of backers can also signal to the public that the bill has been carefully considered and is likely to benefit a larger segment of the community.

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As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
Representatives Ferguson, Newman, Santucci, Thomas, D., Gross, Johnson, Workman To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 2 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the 3 Revised Code to create a regulatory relief 4 division within the common sense initiative 5 office and to establish a universal regulatory 6 sandbox program.
Representatives Ferguson, Newman, Santucci, Thomas, D., Gross, Johnson, Workman, Abrams, Barhorst, Brennan, Brewer, Claggett, Daniels, Dovilla, Hall, D., Hall, T., Humphrey, Jarrells, John, LaRe, Lett, Mathews, A., Mathews, T., McClain, Peterson, Plummer, Robb Blasdel, Roemer, Rogers, Salvo, Schmidt, Sigrist, Sims, Stephens, Swearingen, Williams To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 2 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the 3 Revised Code to create a regulatory relief 4 division within the common sense initiative 5 office and to establish a universal regulatory 6 sandbox program.
15 (B) "Applicable agency" means a department or agency of 16 the state that by law regulates a business activity and persons 17 engaged in such business activity, including the issuance of 18 Sub.
15 (B) "Applicable agency" means a department or agency of 16 Sub.
176 Page 2 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee licenses or other types of authorization, which the regulatory 19 relief division determines would otherwise regulate a sandbox 20 participant.
176 Page 2 As Passed by the House the state that by law regulates a business activity and persons 17 engaged in such business activity, including the issuance of 18 licenses or other types of authorization, which the regulatory 19 relief division determines would otherwise regulate a sandbox 20 participant.
43 (c) Passed through the distribution channel before 44 consumption.
43 Sub.
45 Sub.
176 Page 3 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee (2) "Product" does not include either of the following:
176 Page 3 As Passed by the House (c) Passed through the distribution channel before 44 consumption.
45 (2) "Product" does not include either of the following:
(A) The common sense initiative office shall 67 establish a universal regulatory sandbox program in consultation 68 with applicable agencies to enable a person to obtain limited 69 access to the market in this state to test products or services 70 without obtaining any other license or authorization that 71 otherwise would be required.
(A) The common sense initiative office shall 67 establish a universal regulatory sandbox program in consultation 68 with applicable agencies to enable a person to obtain limited 69 access to the market in this state to test products or services 70 without obtaining any other license or authorization that 71 Sub.
72 (B) The governor shall establish a regulatory relief 73 Sub.
176 Page 4 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee division within the common sense initiative office for the 74 purposes of administering this chapter and acting as a liaison 75 between private businesses and applicable agencies to identify 76 state laws or regulations that could potentially be waived or 77 suspended under the universal regulatory sandbox program.
176 Page 4 As Passed by the House otherwise would be required.
72 (B) The governor shall establish a regulatory relief 73 division within the common sense initiative office for the 74 purposes of administering this chapter and acting as a liaison 75 between private businesses and applicable agencies to identify 76 state laws or regulations that could potentially be waived or 77 suspended under the universal regulatory sandbox program.
99 (b) Cooperating and consulting with the superintendent of 100 financial institutions respecting the regulatory sandbox program 101 authorized by Chapter 1355.
99 Sub.
of the Revised Code.
102 Sub.
176 Page 5 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee Sec.
176 Page 5 As Passed by the House (b) Cooperating and consulting with the superintendent of 100 financial institutions respecting the regulatory sandbox program 101 authorized by Chapter 1355.
of the Revised Code.
102 Sec.
124 (a) Three of the members described in division (B)(1) of 125 this section and two of the members described in division (B)(2) 126 of this section shall serve for a term ending the first day of 127 the second calendar year that begins after the effective date of 128 this section;
124 (a) Three of the members described in division (B)(1) of 125 this section and two of the members described in division (B)(2) 126 of this section shall serve for a term ending the first day of 127 Sub.
129 (b) Three of the members described in division (B)(1) of 130 Sub.
176 Page 6 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee this section and one of the members described in division (B)(2) 131 of this section shall serve for a term ending the first day of 132 the fourth calendar year that begins after the effective date of 133 this section.
176 Page 6 As Passed by the House the second calendar year that begins after the effective date of 128 this section;
129 (b) Three of the members described in division (B)(1) of 130 this section and one of the members described in division (B)(2) 131 of this section shall serve for a term ending the first day of 132 the fourth calendar year that begins after the effective date of 133 this section.
156 Sec.
156 Sub.
1357.04.
On or before October 1 of the first year 157 that begins after the effective date of this section, and 158 annually thereafter, the common sense initiative office shall 159 Sub.
176 Page 7 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee submit a written report on the activities of the regulatory 160 relief division to the general assembly in accordance with 161 section 101.68 of the Revised Code.
176 Page 7 As Passed by the House Sec.
1357.04.
On or before October 1 of the first year 157 that begins after the effective date of this section, and 158 annually thereafter, the common sense initiative office shall 159 submit a written report on the activities of the regulatory 160 relief division to the general assembly in accordance with 161 section 101.68 of the Revised Code.
179 (1) Confirmation that the applicant is subject to the 180 jurisdiction of the common sense initiative office, which may be 181 demonstrated through incorporation, residency, an agreement with 182 the office by which the applicant agrees to be subject to the 183 laws and courts of this state relating to any action arising out 184 of the applicant's demonstration of a product or service in the 185 universal regulatory sandbox, or otherwise;
179 (1) Confirmation that the applicant is subject to the 180 jurisdiction of the common sense initiative office, which may be 181 demonstrated through incorporation, residency, an agreement with 182 the office by which the applicant agrees to be subject to the 183 laws and courts of this state relating to any action arising out 184 of the applicant's demonstration of a product or service in the 185 Sub.
186 (2) Confirmation that the applicant has established a 187 physical or virtual location in the state, from which the 188 Sub.
176 Page 8 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee demonstration of an innovative offering will be developed and 189 performed and where all required records, documents, and data 190 will be maintained;
176 Page 8 As Passed by the House universal regulatory sandbox, or otherwise;
186 (2) Confirmation that the applicant has established a 187 physical or virtual location in the state, from which the 188 demonstration of an innovative offering will be developed and 189 performed and where all required records, documents, and data 190 will be maintained;
212 (f) How participating in the regulatory sandbox would 213 enable a successful demonstration of the offering;
212 Sub.
214 (g) A description of the proposed demonstration plan, 215 Sub.
176 Page 9 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee including estimated time periods for beginning and ending the 216 demonstration;
176 Page 9 As Passed by the House (f) How participating in the regulatory sandbox would 213 enable a successful demonstration of the offering;
214 (g) A description of the proposed demonstration plan, 215 including estimated time periods for beginning and ending the 216 demonstration;
All fees collected under this section shall be 239 deposited to the universal regulatory sandbox program fund, 240 which is created in the state treasury, and used for the 241 purposes of this chapter.
All fees collected under this section shall be 239 deposited to the universal regulatory sandbox program fund, 240 which is created in the state treasury, and used for the 241 Sub.
242 (D) An applicant shall file a separate application for 243 each innovative offering that the applicant seeks to 244 Sub.
176 Page 10 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee demonstrate.
176 Page 10 As Passed by the House purposes of this chapter.
242 (D) An applicant shall file a separate application for 243 each innovative offering that the applicant seeks to 244 demonstrate.
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(A)(1) Subject to division (A)(2) of this 267 section, not later than thirty business days after the date on 268 which an applicable agency receives a complete application under 269 section 1357.05 of the Revised Code for review, the applicable 270 agency shall provide a written report to the regulatory relief 271 division of the applicable agency's findings.
(A)(1) Subject to division (A)(2) of this 267 section, not later than thirty business days after the date on 268 Sub.
The report shall 272 Sub.
176 Page 11 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee include both of the following:
176 Page 11 As Passed by the House which an applicable agency receives a complete application under 269 section 1357.05 of the Revised Code for review, the applicable 270 agency shall provide a written report to the regulatory relief 271 division of the applicable agency's findings.
The report shall 272 include both of the following:
295 (4) If the applicable agency determines that the 296 consumer's or public's health, safety, or financial well-being 297 can be protected through less restrictive means than the 298 existing relevant laws or regulations, then the applicable 299 agency shall provide a recommendation of how that may be 300 achieved.
295 (4) If the applicable agency determines that the 296 consumer's or public's health, safety, or financial well-being 297 Sub.
301 Sub.
176 Page 12 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee (5) If an applicable agency fails to deliver a written 302 report as required by this section, the regulatory relief 303 division shall proceed as though the applicable agency does not 304 object to the temporary waiver or suspension of the relevant 305 laws or regulations for an applicant seeking to participate in 306 the universal regulatory sandbox.
176 Page 12 As Passed by the House can be protected through less restrictive means than the 298 existing relevant laws or regulations, then the applicable 299 agency shall provide a recommendation of how that may be 300 achieved.
301 (5) If an applicable agency fails to deliver a written 302 report as required by this section, the regulatory relief 303 division shall proceed as though the applicable agency does not 304 object to the temporary waiver or suspension of the relevant 305 laws or regulations for an applicant seeking to participate in 306 the universal regulatory sandbox.
326 (5) The applicant's offering has previously been 327 demonstrated in the universal regulatory sandbox.
326 Sub.
328 (C)(1) The regulatory relief division shall provide all 329 applications received under section 1357.05 of the Revised Code 330 Sub.
176 Page 13 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee and written reports received under this section, other than 331 those rejected under division (B) of this section, to the 332 universal regulatory sandbox program advisory committee.
176 Page 13 As Passed by the House (5) The applicant's offering has previously been 327 demonstrated in the universal regulatory sandbox.
328 (C)(1) The regulatory relief division shall provide all 329 applications received under section 1357.05 of the Revised Code 330 and written reports received under this section, other than 331 those rejected under division (B) of this section, to the 332 universal regulatory sandbox program advisory committee.
354 (1) Whether the applicable agency has previously issued a 355 license or other authorization to the applicant;
354 (1) Whether the applicable agency has previously issued a 355 Sub.
356 (2) Whether the applicable agency has previously 357 investigated, sanctioned, or pursued legal action against the 358 applicant;
359 Sub.
176 Page 14 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee (3) Whether a competitor to the applicant is or has been a 360 universal regulatory sandbox participant;
176 Page 14 As Passed by the House license or other authorization to the applicant;
356 (2) Whether the applicable agency has previously 357 investigated, sanctioned, or pursued legal action against the 358 applicant;
359 (3) Whether a competitor to the applicant is or has been a 360 universal regulatory sandbox participant;
380 (F) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit 381 an applicant who has previously participated in the universal 382 regulatory sandbox from doing so again with a different 383 offering.
380 (F) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit 381 an applicant who has previously participated in the universal 382 regulatory sandbox from doing so again with a different 383 Sub.
384 Sec.
1357.07.
(A)(1) Subject to division (B) of section 385 1357.06 of the Revised Code, upon receiving a recommendation to 386 approve an application from the universal regulatory sandbox 387 program advisory committee, the regulatory relief division, in 388 Sub.
176 Page 15 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee consultation with the governor, may enter into a written 389 agreement with the applicant admitting the applicant to the 390 universal regulatory sandbox and describing the specific laws 391 and regulations that are waived or suspended as part of the 392 applicant's participation therein.
176 Page 15 As Passed by the House offering.
384 Sec.
1357.07.
(A)(1) Subject to division (B) of section 385 1357.06 of the Revised Code, upon receiving a recommendation to 386 approve an application from the universal regulatory sandbox 387 program advisory committee, the regulatory relief division, in 388 consultation with the governor, may enter into a written 389 agreement with the applicant admitting the applicant to the 390 universal regulatory sandbox and describing the specific laws 391 and regulations that are waived or suspended as part of the 392 applicant's participation therein.
411 (C) A sandbox participant is deemed to possess an 412 appropriate license or other authorization under the laws of 413 this state for the purposes of any provision of federal law 414 requiring licensure or other authorization by the state.
411 Sub.
415 (D) Subject to division (E) of this section, all of the 416 Sub.
176 Page 16 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee following apply:
176 Page 16 As Passed by the House (C) A sandbox participant is deemed to possess an 412 appropriate license or other authorization under the laws of 413 this state for the purposes of any provision of federal law 414 requiring licensure or other authorization by the state.
415 (D) Subject to division (E) of this section, all of the 416 following apply:
438 (G) Neither the regulatory relief division nor its 439 employees are liable for any business losses or the recouping of 440 application expenses or other expenses related to the regulatory 441 sandbox, including either of the following:
438 (G) Neither the regulatory relief division nor its 439 employees are liable for any business losses or the recouping of 440 Sub.
442 (1) Denying an applicant's application to participate in 443 the universal regulatory sandbox for any reason;
444 Sub.
176 Page 17 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee (2) Ending a sandbox participant's participation in the 445 regulatory sandbox at any time and for any reason.
176 Page 17 As Passed by the House application expenses or other expenses related to the regulatory 441 sandbox, including either of the following:
442 (1) Denying an applicant's application to participate in 443 the universal regulatory sandbox for any reason;
444 (2) Ending a sandbox participant's participation in the 445 regulatory sandbox at any time and for any reason.
468 (7) The expected end date of the demonstration period;
468 Sub.
469 (8) That a consumer may contact the regulatory relief 470 division and file a complaint regarding the offering being 471 demonstrated and provide the regulatory relief division's 472 Sub.
176 Page 18 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee telephone number and web site address where a complaint may be 473 filed.
176 Page 18 As Passed by the House (7) The expected end date of the demonstration period;
469 (8) That a consumer may contact the regulatory relief 470 division and file a complaint regarding the offering being 471 demonstrated and provide the regulatory relief division's 472 telephone number and web site address where a complaint may be 473 filed.
494 (C) If a demonstration includes an offering that requires 495 ongoing duties, the sandbox participant shall continue to 496 fulfill those duties after the regulatory sandbox demonstration 497 period ends.
494 (C) If a demonstration includes an offering that requires 495 ongoing duties, the sandbox participant shall continue to 496 fulfill those duties after the regulatory sandbox demonstration 497 Sub.
498 Sec.
1357.10.
A sandbox participant may request an 499 extension of the universal regulatory sandbox demonstration 500 period not later than thirty days before the end of that period.
501 Sub.
176 Page 19 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee The regulatory relief division shall grant or deny a request for 502 an extension before the end of the demonstration period.
176 Page 19 As Passed by the House period ends.
498 Sec.
1357.10.
A sandbox participant may request an 499 extension of the universal regulatory sandbox demonstration 500 period not later than thirty days before the end of that period.
501 The regulatory relief division shall grant or deny a request for 502 an extension before the end of the demonstration period.
527 (D) The sandbox participant shall notify the regulatory 528 relief division and each applicable agency of any incidents that 529 result in harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of 530 a consumer.
527 Sub.
If a sandbox participant fails to notify the 531 Sub.
176 Page 20 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee regulatory relief division and each applicable agency of any 532 incidents as described in division (D)(1) of this section, or 533 the regulatory relief division or an applicable agency has 534 evidence that significant harm to a consumer has occurred, the 535 regulatory relief division may immediately remove the sandbox 536 participant from the universal regulatory sandbox.
176 Page 20 As Passed by the House (D) The sandbox participant shall notify the regulatory 528 relief division and each applicable agency of any incidents that 529 result in harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of 530 a consumer.
If a sandbox participant fails to notify the 531 regulatory relief division and each applicable agency of any 532 incidents as described in division (D)(1) of this section, or 533 the regulatory relief division or an applicable agency has 534 evidence that significant harm to a consumer has occurred, the 535 regulatory relief division may immediately remove the sandbox 536 participant from the universal regulatory sandbox.
555 (G) The regulatory relief division may remove a sandbox 556 participant from the universal regulatory sandbox at any time if 557 the regulatory relief division determines that a sandbox 558 participant has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to 559 engage in any practice or transaction that is in violation of 560 Sub.
555 (G) The regulatory relief division may remove a sandbox 556 Sub.
176 Page 21 As Reported by the House Government Oversight Committee this chapter or that constitutes a violation of a law or 561 regulation for which suspension or waiver has not been granted.
176 Page 21 As Passed by the House participant from the universal regulatory sandbox at any time if 557 the regulatory relief division determines that a sandbox 558 participant has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to 559 engage in any practice or transaction that is in violation of 560 this chapter or that constitutes a violation of a law or 561 regulation for which suspension or waiver has not been granted.
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Votes

House — Favorable Passage

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 32000
Republican 64000
Total 96000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (96)
Member Party Vote
Anita Somani Democratic Yea
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
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
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 176 do?
To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.
Who sponsors HB 176?
HB 176 is sponsored by Tex Fischer (Republican) and Brian Lorenz (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 176?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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