House Bill 476 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee Information
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | October 14, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Meredith Craig and David Thomas | Ohio House of Representative | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Representative Meredith Craig and David Thomas |
| Brandon Johnston | North Lawrence Fire Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Brandon Johnston |
| Robert Herrington | Wintersville's Volunteer Fire Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Robert Herrington |
| Eric McFarren | Dalton Police Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Eric McFarren |
| Brock Yoder | PAWS for the Wayne County Dog Shelter | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Brock Yoder |
| Aaron Cochrell | Habitat for Humanity in Wayne County | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Aaron Cochrell |
| Chief David McCoy | Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chief David McCoy |
| David "Chip" Comstock | Mahoning County Fire Chiefs Assoc.; Poland Fireman's Assoc. | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for David "Chip" Comstock |
| Brenda Siladi | PAWS for the Wayne County Dog Shelter | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Brenda Siladi |
| Ryan Buie | Andover Volunteer Fire Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Ryan Buie |
| South Zanesville Volunteer Fire Department | South Zanesville Volunteer Fire Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for South Zanesville Volunteer Fire Department |
| Kyle Brooks | Ohio Township Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kyle Brooks |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | October 28, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Folz | Center for Christian Virtue | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Ryan Folz |
| Derek Longmeier | Problem Gambling Network of Ohio | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Derek Longmeier |
| David Corey | Bowling Centers Association of Ohio (BCAO) | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for David Corey |
| Corey Jordan | Ohio Attorney General's Office | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Corey Jordan |
| Dean Hestermann | Caesars Entertainment | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Dean Hestermann |
| Michelle Fitzgibbon | Ohio Fire Chiefs Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Michelle Fitzgibbon |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | November 4, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Canan | Ohio Credit Union League | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Andrew Canan |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | November 13, 2025 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 4th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Hetman | Whithall CAP | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Ian Hetman |
| Kevin McHenry | Allied Clubs & Charities of Ohio | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Kevin McHenry |
| Robert Harrington | Wintersvills Volunteer Fire Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Robert Harrington |
| Brandon Johnston | North Lawrence Fire Department | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Brandon Johnston |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | November 18, 2025 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 5th Hearing |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Committee on Gaming | April 14, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Select Committee on Gaming 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Craig and David Thomas | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download Testimony for Meredith Craig and David Thomas |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Cindy Abrams
Adam C. Bird
Sean P. Brennan
Karen Brownlee
Thaddeus J. Claggett
Rodney Creech
Kellie Deeter
Michael D. Dovilla
Ron Ferguson
Tex Fischer
Sarah Fowler Arthur
Chris Glassburn
Jennifer Gross
Derrick Hall
Thomas Hall
Mark Hiner
James M. Hoops
Marilyn John
Mark Johnson
Matthew Kishman
Brian Lorenz
Gayle Manning
Adam Mathews
Ty D. Mathews
Joseph A. Miller, III
Ismail Mohamed
Ty Moore
Diane Mullins
Sharon A. Ray
Kevin Ritter
Monica Robb Blasdel
Bill Roemer
Mark Sigrist
Brian Stewart
Eric Synenberg
Josh Williams
Tom Young