STATE BILLOH HB 472ENROLLED

Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals

State of Ohio

To amend sections 111.31, 2101.16, 2303.20, 3109.14, 3333.31, 3375.011, 3501.01, 3503.02, 3503.13, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3505.19, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.051, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3509.10, 3511.011, 3511.02, 3511.021, 3705.24, 3705.242, 4507.01, 4507.50, 4507.51, and 4507.52; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 3511.011 (3511.01); to enact sections 9.011, 2101.166, 2303.202, 3509.031, 3509.032, 3509.11, 3705.243, and 3705.50; and to repeal section 3511.01 of the Revised Code to require photo identification to cast absent voter's ballots, with certain exceptions, to allow electors to apply for those ballots through a secure online portal, and to waive fees for an identification card or vital statistics record and permit the storage of documents for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Status
Enrolled
Passed both chambers
Status date
Jun 10, 2026
155 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
OH HB 472 · EnrolledJun 10

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Bill details

Last action
Veto receipt · Jun 25, 2026

Sponsors

JSJodi SalvoRepresentative · Republican · HD-051Primary sponsor
ABAndrew BrennerSenator · Republican · SD-019Primary sponsor
JCJerry CirinoSenator · Republican · SD-018Primary sponsor
ACAlessandro CutronaSenator · Republican · SD-033Primary sponsor
TGTheresa GavaroneSenator · Republican · SD-002Primary sponsor
SHStephen HuffmanSenator · Republican · SD-005Primary sponsor
TJTerry JohnsonSenator · Republican · SD-014Primary sponsor
SOSandra O'BrienSenator · Republican · SD-032Primary sponsor
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BRBill ReinekeSenator · Republican · SD-026Primary sponsor
MRMichele ReynoldsSenator · Republican · SD-003Primary sponsor
KRKristina RoegnerSenator · Republican · SD-027Primary sponsor
TSTimothy SchafferSenator · Republican · SD-020Primary sponsor
JTJane TimkenSenator · Republican · SD-029Primary sponsor
SWSteve WilsonSenator · Republican · SD-007Primary sponsor
GCGary ClickRepresentative · Republican · HD-088Primary sponsor
KDKellie DeeterRepresentative · Republican · HD-054Primary sponsor
JGJennifer GrossRepresentative · Republican · HD-045Primary sponsor
DHDerrick HallRepresentative · Democrat · HD-034Primary sponsor
MOMike OdiosoRepresentative · Republican · HD-030Primary sponsor
MRMonica Robb BlasdelRepresentative · Republican · HD-079Primary sponsor
AWAndrea WhiteRepresentative · Republican · HD-036Primary sponsor
JWJosh WilliamsRepresentative · Republican · HD-044Primary sponsor
BWBernard WillisRepresentative · Republican · HD-074Primary sponsor
TYTom YoungRepresentative · Republican · HD-037Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 25, 2026Veto receiptHouse
Jun 12, 2026Sent To The Governor
Jun 10, 2026Concurred in Senate amendmentsHouse
Jun 10, 2026PassedSenate
Jun 10, 2026Reported - Substitute: General GovernmentSenate
Mar 4, 2026Referred to committee: General GovernmentSenate
Feb 23, 2026IntroducedSenate
Feb 18, 2026PassedHouse
Show 3 earlier actions
Nov 19, 2025Reported - Substitute: Children and Human ServicesHouse
Oct 1, 2025Referred to committee: Children and Human ServicesHouse
Sep 29, 2025IntroducedHouse

Recorded votes

House Favorable PassageNov 19, 2025 · House · 12 yea · 0 nayPassed
House PassedFeb 18, 2026 · House · 91 yea · 1 nayPassed
Senate Favorable PassageJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 2 nayPassed
Senate PassedJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 23 yea · 10 nayPassed
House PassedJun 10, 2026 · House · 60 yea · 34 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health and Human Services : Public Assistance
  • Housing and Real Property
  • House Children and Human Services Committee
  • Senate General Government Committee
  • Elections
  • Health and Human Services

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