House Bill 105 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee Information
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | March 4, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representatives Craig and Thomas | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Representatives Craig and Thomas |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | March 11, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Farley | Ohio Insurance Institute | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Michael Farley |
| Kevin Shimp | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kevin Shimp |
| Chris Ferruso | National Federation of Independent Business | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chris Ferruso |
| Kiera Sullivan | Continental Express Inc. | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kiera Sullivan |
| Doug Sibila | Peoples Services, Inc. | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Doug Sibila |
| Evan Callicoat | Ohio Farm Bureau Federation | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Evan Callicoat |
| George Christy | Ohio Insurance Agents | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for George Christy |
| Howard Handler | National Insurance Crime Bureau | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Howard Handler |
| Lindsey Short | Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Lindsey Short |
| Linsey Short | Ohio Manufacturers' Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Linsey Short |
| Matt Overturf | National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Matt Overturf |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | March 18, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dai Wai Chin Feman | International Legal Finance Association (Parabellum) | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Dai Wai Chin Feman |
| Harrison Hosker | American Legal Finance Association | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Harrison Hosker |
| Curtis Fifner | Ohio Association for Justice | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Curtis Fifner |
| Eric Schuller | Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Eric Schuller |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | March 25, 2025 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 4th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Garelli | Preferred Capital Funding | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Brian Garelli |
| Doug Friedman | Chiropractic Strategies Group | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Doug Friedman |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | April 1, 2025 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 5th Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | June 17, 2025 | 6th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 6th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Phelan | Phelan Insurance Agency | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Brent Phelan |
| Cameron Garczyk | NFIB | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Cameron Garczyk |
| Evan Callicoat | Ohio Farm Bureau Federation | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Evan Callicoat |
| George Christy | Ohio Insurance Agents Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for George Christy |
| James Lee | The Ohio Manufacturers' Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for James Lee |
| Jeff Sargeant | Community Insurance Group, A Higginbotham Partner | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Jeff Sargeant |
| Kevin Shimp | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kevin Shimp |
| Lindsey Short | Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Lindsey Short |
| Matt Davis | State Farm | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Matt Davis |
| Michael Farley | Ohio Insurance Institute | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Michael Farley |
| Matt Overturf | NAMIC | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Matt Overturf |
| Tom Balzer | Ohio Trucking Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Tom Balzer |
| Nick Rhodes | Ohio Business Roundtable | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Nick Rhodes |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | November 12, 2025 | 7th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 7th Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | November 18, 2025 | 8th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Insurance 8th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Farley | Ohio Insurance Institute | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Michael Farley |
| Kevin Shimp | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kevin Shimp |
| Nick Rhodes | Ohio Business Roundtable | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Nick Rhodes |
| Tony Long | Ohio Alliance For Civil Justice | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Tony Long |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | May 13, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Judiciary 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Craig and Jim Thomas | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download Testimony for Meredith Craig and Jim Thomas |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | May 20, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Judiciary 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shimp | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download Testimony for Kevin Shimp |
| Anne Marie Sferra | Ohio Manufacturers' Association | Proponent | Download Testimony for Anne Marie Sferra |
| Bill Bishop | Associated Insurance Agencies | Proponent | Download Testimony for Bill Bishop |
| Michael Farley | Ohio Insurance Institute | Proponent | Download Testimony for Michael Farley |
| Jacob Flowers | National Federation of Independent Business | Proponent | Download Testimony for Jacob Flowers |
| Brad Nail | Uber | Proponent | Download Testimony for Brad Nail |
| Matt Overturf | NAMIC | Proponent | Download Testimony for Matt Overturf |
| Tony Long | Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tony Long |
| Tom Balzer | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tom Balzer |
| Nick Rhodes | Ohio Business Roundtable | Proponent | Download Testimony for Nick Rhodes |
| Mark Behrens | US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform | Proponent | Download Testimony for Mark Behrens |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | June 3, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Judiciary 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dai Wai Chin Femen | International Legal Finance Association | Opponent | Download Testimony for Dai Wai Chin Femen |
| Trent England | Save Our States Action | Opponent | Download Testimony for Trent England |
| Sal Nuzzo | Consumers Defense | Opponent | Download Testimony for Sal Nuzzo |
| Cameron Sholty | Heartland Impact | Opponent | Download Testimony for Cameron Sholty |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | June 10, 2026 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Judiciary 4th Hearing |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Tim Barhorst
Sean P. Brennan
Jack K. Daniels
Kellie Deeter
Haraz N. Ghanbari
Derrick Hall
Marilyn John
Angela N. King
Brian Lampton
Brian Lorenz
Riordan T. McClain
Mike Odioso
Bob Peterson
Sharon A. Ray
Bill Roemer
Mark Sigrist
David Thomas
Josh Williams
Bernard Willis
SENATORS
Jerry C. Cirino
George F. Lang
Nathan H. Manning
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Jane M. Timken