HB586

Prohibit mailing out unsolicited absentee ballot request forms

Introduced·11/10/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB586 prohibits mailing unsolicited absentee ballot request forms to Ohio voters.

Ohio HB586 amends the Revised Code to prohibit mailing unsolicited absentee ballot request forms to Ohio voters. It also prohibits public officials and employees from prepaying postage for these forms or mailing them unsolicited. The bill specifies that only the applicant's name and address may be preprinted on the form, except for those with confidential voter registration records. Violators face felony charges. The bill repeals certain sections of the Revised Code related to absentee voting.

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General Government Committee
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History

Nov 12, 2025

House

Referred to committee: General Government

Nov 10, 2025

House

Introduced