HB299

Require licensure of statewide initiative petition circulators

Introduced·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Requires statewide initiative petition circulators to be licensed by the Secretary of State.

This bill mandates that individuals circulating statewide initiative petitions in Ohio must hold a valid circulator license issued by the Secretary of State. To obtain a license, applicants must submit a form with personal information, including name, date of birth, and current residence address, and sign a statement affirming the accuracy of the submitted information. The Secretary of State will issue a license within ten business days of receiving a valid application. The license is valid for twenty-four months and can be renewed or updated.

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Where it stands

Current
General Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

4:15 PM

House General Government Deeter, 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

May 28, 2025

House

Referred to committee: General Government

May 20, 2025

House

Introduced