Ohio House Session Over for 2025. What are we tracking for 2026?
With the 2025 session winding down, the Ohio legislature saw significant activity this week on several bills that directly affect parents, students, churches, and families. The Ohio House had its final floor session yesterday, while the Ohio Senate has a tentative session scheduled for December 10. Here’s a quick look at what moved, why it matters, and what comes next.
Display of Founding Documents of Historic Significance Act — SB34
CCV’s Position: Support ✅
What it does: SB34 allows public schools to display foundational historical documents—including the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Ten Commandments, and other texts central to America’s civic and moral heritage.
What happened: The Senate passed the bill on November 19 with a 23–10 vote.
Why it matters: Students deserve the opportunity to encounter the primary sources that shaped our form of government and understanding of human rights.
What’s next: SB34 now heads to the House, where it will be taken up in 2026.
Revisions to Marijuana, Liquor, and Hemp Laws — SB56
CCV’s Position: Support ✅
What it does: SB56 revises state laws governing liquor control, hemp products, and adult-use marijuana. It also creates new taxes on certain hemp-derived intoxicating products.
What happened: The House accepted the Conference Committee report on November 19 by a 52–34 vote.
Why it matters: Ohio continues to navigate the consequences of legal marijuana, including public safety concerns, youth access, and the challenge of unregulated intoxicating hemp products.
What’s next: The bill returns to the Senate for a concurrence vote. If approved, it will move to the Governor’s desk.
Abortion Pill Provider Liability Education (APPLE) Act — SB309
CCV’s Position: Support ✅
What it does: SB 309 requires providers who dispense abortion drugs to be educated about their legal responsibilities and the risks associated with chemical abortions.
What happened: The bill received its first hearing in the Senate Health Committee on November 19.
Why it matters: Chemical abortions now account for the majority of abortions in the US, yet many women report receiving little information about the dangers of drugs like mifepristone. The goal of SB309 is to begin strengthening accountability and transparency.
What’s next: More hearings and potential amendments will continue in 2026.
The Baby Olivia Act — HB485
CCV’s Position: Support ✅
What it does: HB 485 requires public schools to include human development instruction showing the biological reality of life in the womb.
What happened: The House passed HB 485 on November 19 with a 58–26 vote.
Why it matters: Accurate, scientifically grounded fetal development education equips students with a truthful understanding of human life—something most Ohioans support.
What’s next: The bill moves to the Senate for consideration in 2026.
The Patient Protection Act — HB324
CCV’s Position: Support ✅
What it does: HB324 establishes safety standards and prescribing rules for drugs known to have severe adverse effects, including abortion drugs, in order to protect patients from misleading claims or dangerous misuse.
What happened: The House passed the bill on November 19 by a 59–28 vote.
Why it matters: Many women have been harmed by abortion drugs without proper screening, oversight, or follow-up care. This bill aims to restore common-sense patient protections, including in-person exams, clear disclosure of risks, and follow-up care
What’s next: HB324 now heads to the Senate for further action in 2026.
Explore More Legislation We’re Tracking
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