Summary
To amend sections 3501.01 and 5747.502 and to enact sections 3505.011, 3513.141, 5747.504, and 5747.505 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the use of ranked choice voting and to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from a municipality or chartered county that uses ranked choice voting.
How Congress Voted
Senate — Mar 5, 2026
31 votes
24(77%)
Yea
7(23%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
House — Feb 26, 2026
91 votes
65(71%)
Yea
26(29%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
Senate — May 14, 2025
2 votes
2(100%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
SenateJan 29, 2025
Referred to committee
SenateApr 29, 2025
Reported
SenateMay 14, 2025
Passed
SenateMay 20, 2025
Introduced
HouseMay 21, 2025
Referred to committee
HouseFeb 25, 2026
Reported - Substitute
HouseFeb 25, 2026
Passed
HouseMar 4, 2026
Concurred in House amendments
SenateMar 12, 2026
Sent To The Governor
SenateMar 17, 2026
Signed By The Governor
SenateJun 16, 2026
Effective
SenateJun 16, 2026
Effective 6/16/26