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OH HB176

OH HB176
Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program

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Introduced
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
03/25/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a universal regulatory sandbox program within the Common Sense Initiative Office, creating a new Regulatory Relief Division to administer it. This program allows businesses to temporarily test innovative products or services, referred to as "offerings," in the market without needing all the usual licenses or authorizations from state agencies, known as "applicable agencies." The goal is to foster innovation by providing a controlled environment for businesses to demonstrate their offerings, with specific rules for applications, risk assessments, consumer disclosures, and reporting. The program also includes an advisory committee composed of business and government representatives to guide the process, and the Regulatory Relief Division will report annually to the General Assembly on the program's activities and impact, including recommendations for regulatory reform.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (37)

Cindy Abrams (R)*,  Tim Barhorst (R)*,  Sean Brennan (D)*,  Darnell Brewer (D)*,  Thad Claggett (R)*,  Jack Daniels (R)*,  Michael Dovilla (R)*,  Ron Ferguson (R)*,  Tex Fischer (R)*,  Jennifer Gross (R)*,  Derrick Hall (D)*,  Thomas Hall (R)*,  Latyna Humphrey (D)*,  Dontavius Jarrells (D)*,  Marilyn John (R)*,  Mark Johnson (R)*,  Jeff LaRe (R)*,  Crystal Lett (D)*,  Brian Lorenz (R)*,  Adam Mathews (R)*,  Ty Mathews (R)*,  Riordan McClain (R)*,  Johnathan Newman (R)*,  Bob Peterson (R)*,  Phil Plummer (R)*,  Monica Robb Blasdel (R)*,  Bill Roemer (R)*,  Elgin Rogers (D)*,  Jodi Salvo (R)*,  Nick Santucci (R)*,  Jean Schmidt (R)*,  Mark Sigrist (D)*,  Veronica Sims (D)*,  Jason Stephens (R)*,  David Thomas (R)*,  Josh Williams (R)*,  Heidi Workman (R)*, 

Last Action

Senate General Government 1st Hearing, Sponsor (14:00:00 6/9/2026 North Hearing Room) (on 06/09/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Industrial Policy

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb176 03/12/2025
Analysis - As Passed By House https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27698 04/08/2026
Fiscal Note - As Passed By House https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27645 03/27/2026
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb176/02_PH/pdf/ 03/25/2026
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb176/01_RH/pdf/ 03/18/2026
Analysis - As Reported By House Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27513 03/18/2026
Sub Bill Comparative Synopsis https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27483 03/17/2026
Fiscal Note - As Pending in House Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27484 03/17/2026
Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27486 03/17/2026
Fiscal Note - As Introduced https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25472 06/02/2025
Analysis - As Introduced https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25052 04/09/2025
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb176/00_IN/pdf/ 03/12/2025
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