HB446

Modify trust and probate laws

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Ohio HB446 modifies trust and probate laws, including rules for protectors and directed trusts.

Ohio HB446 modifies trust and probate laws by amending and repealing sections of the Revised Code. It governs the rights, powers, discretion, duties, and liabilities of a protector in connection with directed trusts. The bill specifies that a protector may issue binding trust directives, remove another trust officeholder, or appoint another person. It also outlines the circumstances under which a protector may be removed and the duties of a protector, including providing information to trustees and other protectors.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 13–0 · May 20
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 10

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary A./Stewart, 1st Hearing, Sponsor

Nov 5, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary A., Stewart, 4th Hearing PA

History

Jun 2

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 21

Senate

Introduced

May 20

House

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary