Summary
To amend sections 3509.05, 3511.09, and 3511.11 of the Revised Code to require all marked absent voter's ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by the close of the polls on Election Day in order to be counted.
How Congress Voted
Senate — Nov 21, 2025
33 votes
23(70%)
Yea
10(30%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
House — Nov 20, 2025
90 votes
61(68%)
Yea
29(32%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Oct 14, 2025
Introduced
SenateOct 15, 2025
Referred to committee
SenateNov 5, 2025
Reported - Amended
SenateNov 5, 2025
Passed
SenateNov 10, 2025
Introduced
HouseNov 12, 2025
Referred to committee
HouseNov 18, 2025
Reported - Substitute
HouseNov 19, 2025
Passed
HouseNov 19, 2025
Concurred in House amendments
SenateDec 9, 2025
Sent To The Governor
SenateDec 19, 2025
Signed By The Governor
SenateMar 20, 2026
Effective
SenateMar 20, 2026
Effective 3/20/26