HB444

Enact the Tithing Protection Act

Introduced·9/15/25
Introduced Text

Allows a personal income tax deduction for donations to churches and names the act the Tithing Protection Act.

The bill amends section 5747.01 of the Ohio Revised Code to allow a personal income tax deduction for certain donations to churches. It names the act the Tithing Protection Act. The bill repeals the existing section 5747.01 and presents a new version of the section as amended by both H.B. and S.B. of the 135th General Assembly.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 11

11:30 AM

House Ways and Means Jarrells, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Oct 1, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Ways and Means

Sep 15, 2025

House

Introduced