HB592

Regards municipal incorporation

Introduced·11/18/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB592 amends the criteria for municipal incorporation, including population, area, and assessed valuation requirements.

Ohio HB592 modifies the criteria for municipal incorporation, requiring a petition signed by at least 51% of the electors within the proposed territory. The territory must consist of at least four square miles, have a population of at least 25,000 with a density of at least 1,000 persons per square mile, and an assessed valuation of at least $3,500 per capita. The petition must include a map, a statement from the county auditor, and a statement from the secretary of state confirming the proposed name is unique. The bill also specifies that military installations cannot be incorporated.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 4

12:30 PM

House Local Government D., Mathews, A., 2nd Hearing PA

Feb 18

9:00 AM

House Local Government D., Mathews, A., 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Nov 19, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Local Government

Nov 18, 2025

House

Introduced