2023-2024 Regular Session • Ohio Legislature
SB237: Enacts the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Legislative Summary
To amend sections 1923.01, 1923.05, 1925.02, and 2505.02 and to enact sections 2747.01, 2747.02, 2747.03, 2747.04, 2747.05, and 2747.06 of the Revised Code to enact the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act relating to legal actions concerning protected speech, to clarify small claims court jurisdiction, and to prohibit landlords from listing a minor as a defendant in a forcible entry and detainer action.
Bill History
3/26/2024
Introduced
Senate
4/10/2024
Referred to committee: Judiciary
Senate
5/22/2024
Reported: Judiciary
Senate
6/12/2024
Passed
Senate
6/17/2024
Introduced
House of Representatives
6/18/2024
Referred to committee: Civil Justice
House of Representatives
12/10/2024
Reported: Civil Justice
House of Representatives
12/11/2024
Passed
House of Representatives
12/18/2024
Concurred in House amendments
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate Passed
12/18/2024
31
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Passed
12/11/2024
84
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Passed
6/12/2024
32
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Favorable Passage
5/22/2024
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Enrolled(12/11/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sponsors
Republican: 11
Democrat: 4
Primary Sponsor

Theresa Gavarone
Republican
Co-Sponsors (14)
Nathan Manning
Republican
Nickie Antonio
Democrat
Louis Blessing
Republican
Jerry Cirino
Republican
William DeMora
Democrat
Robert Hackett
Republican
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Democrat
Catherine Ingram
Democrat
Al Landis
Republican
Sandra O'Brien
Republican
Bill Reineke
Republican
Timothy Schaffer
Republican
Shane Wilkin
Republican
Steve Wilson
Republican