SB4

Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution

Chamber Passed·6/18/25

Establishes Election Integrity Unit in Ohio Secretary of State's Office to investigate election fraud.

The bill establishes the Election Integrity Unit within the Ohio Secretary of State's Office to investigate allegations of election fraud and voter suppression. The unit can initiate investigations on its own or based on public complaints. It refers cases to prosecutors, law enforcement, or other agencies as appropriate. The bill also modifies the law governing the prosecution of election law violations, allowing the attorney general to prosecute if local prosecutors do not act within twelve months. The unit must submit an annual report detailing its activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 5–2 · Jun 18, 2025
Current
General Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

4:15 PM

House General Government 2nd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Oct 22, 2025

11:45 AM

House General Government 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Sep 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: General Government

Jun 23, 2025

House

Introduced

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Reported - Amended: General Government