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What Democrats and Republicans Want for Ohio

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Democrats in the Ohio Statehouse have a vision for the State that includes better-paid jobs, access to education, a clean environment, caring for children, and ending discrimination.

Republicans in the Ohio Statehouse are defunding schools and public services like police and fire departments, limiting abortion access, and making it harder to vote.

Republicans have also “gerrymandered” the state so that unfair districts give them an advantage in elections. As a result, they have a majority in the Ohio House and Senate — and their bills are passing.

Thank you to the Allen County Democratic Party for sharing thsi list.

BILLS INTRODUCED BY OHIO DEMS

Ohio Democrats have introduced many bills but don’t hold a majority in the Ohio House or Senate. Here are some bills introduced by Democrats in the 136th General Assembly:

  • Senate Bill 174– would significantly change child custody law by focusing on the child’s best interests. It would allow the court to consider a parent’s past, such as abuse or domestic violence, and restrict parents’ responsibilities if the court finds it could endanger the child. BIPARTISAN BILL. This has passed the Senate.
  • HB 34– Increase the state minimum wage.
  • House Bill 157 to establish the Hunger-Free Campus Act. BIPARTISAN BILL
  • HB 25– to create the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program. BIPARTISAN BILL
  • HB 93– Clean Ohio Fund. Would restore the Clean Ohio Fund, which was eliminated by a previous bill. BIPARTISAN BILL
  • HB 136- to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • SB 257– to establish the Support Children’s Overall Psychological and Emotional Health (SCOPE) Pilot Program.

OHIO REPUBLICANS ADVANCE AWFUL BILLS

The Ohio legislature has been busy passing some really bad bills and we need to let our legislators know what we think! The easiest way to contact legislators is through 5calls.org. This allows you to enter your zip code, find your representative and follow a script for speaking with them. The progress of these bills as of Nov. 27, 2025 are as follows:

EDUCATION:

  • House Bill 335, HB 186 & HB 129 — Property tax bill that would be a devastating hit to Ohio’s public schools and will impact other public services like police & fire dept., addiction services, libraries & first responders. Passed the House & Senate.
  • Senate Bill 34 – “Historical Educational Displays Act” requiring the display of certain documents in schools including the Ten Commandments. Passed the Senate on Nov. 19, 2025.
  • HB 485– The “Baby Olivia Act”– Requires schools to show a video of fetal development to students in grades 5-12. This video was produced by the anti-abortion organization, Live Action. It is medically inaccurate, misleading, and manipulative according to several major medical organizations (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists). Passed the House on November 21, 2025.
  • HB 486– The Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act– to teach the “positive influence of Christian religion” in public school history classes. Passed the House Nov. 2025.

VOTING:

  • SB 293 “Voter suppression bill”– eliminates Ohio’s current four-day grace period (we had a 10 day grace period until 2022) for the return of absentee ballots so long as they’re postmarked before Election Day. Passed the House & Senate 

REPRODUCTIVE CARE:

  • HB 324– the Patient Protection Act is an overarching drug regulation bill that could result in abortion pills & other medications only being prescribed through an in-person process, rather than through mail-order or telehealth.Passed the House on November 19, 2025.
  • SB 309– the Abortion Pill Provider Liability Education (APPLE) Act would require health care providers who prescribe drugs to induce an abortion to also provide a statement and written information to patients about their ability to sue their health care providers, before the drugs can be prescribed. Introduced Oct. 28, 2025. Our Rep, Susan Manchester is a Co-Sponsor.

LABOR:

  • SB 50– Weakens child labor laws by allowing 14-15 year olds to work until 9pm throughout the year. Currently the law allows 14-15 year olds to work until 7pm during the school year with a 9pm curfew during the summer & holiday breaks. Passed the House & Senate and is waiting on a signature from Gov. DeWine.

IN 2026, LET’S ELECT DEMOCRATS

It’s time to get involved! 2026 will bring opportunities for community outreach, new candidates, and a better future for Ohio. Contact the Allen County and Hardin County Democrats for more.

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