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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12, 2025 | OH | HB 377 | Removes Certain Regulations Governing the Use of Light-Based Medical Devices for Hair Removal | Bill Passed - House (95 - 0) |
| Nov. 12, 2025 | OH | HB 251 | Establishes Requirements for the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (94 - 2) |
| Oct. 22, 2025 | OH | SB 56 | Amends and Modifies Cannabis Regulations and Prohibits Smoking in Public | Bill Passed - House (87 - 8) |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | OH | HB 57 | Authorizes K-12 Schools to Store and Use Opioid Reversal Drugs (Naloxone) and Amends Authorizations for Religious Release Time | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 18) |
| June 18, 2025 | OH | HB 168 | Repeals Loopholes in Child Enticement Laws | Bill Passed - House (97 - 0) |
| May 7, 2025 | OH | HB 57 | Authorizes K-12 Schools to Store and Use Opioid Reversal Drugs (Naloxone) | Bill Passed - House (96 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | HB 377 | Removes Certain Regulations Governing the Use of Light-Based Medical Devices for Hair Removal | Bill Passed - House (95 - 0) |
| 11/12 | HB 251 | Establishes Requirements for the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (94 - 2) |
| 10/22 | SB 56 | Amends and Modifies Cannabis Regulations and Prohibits Smoking in Public | Bill Passed - House (87 - 8) |
| 10/01 | HB 57 | Authorizes K-12 Schools to Store and Use Opioid Reversal Drugs (Naloxone) and Amends Authorizations for Religious Release Time | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 18) |
| 6/18 | HB 168 | Repeals Loopholes in Child Enticement Laws | Bill Passed - House (97 - 0) |
| 5/07 | HB 57 | Authorizes K-12 Schools to Store and Use Opioid Reversal Drugs (Naloxone) | Bill Passed - House (96 - 0) |