SB61

Regards courts and court procedures

Chamber Passed·10/15/25

Ohio SB61 amends sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to courts and court procedures, including changes to testimonial privileges, guardianship.

Ohio SB61 amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to revise court and court procedure laws. Key changes include modifying testimonial privileges for health care providers, attorneys, and others in civil and criminal actions. It also updates the process for providing guardianship guides to guardians, including the option for the Ohio Judicial Conference to create an alternative guide. Additionally, the bill revises municipal court procedures, such as the duties of municipal judges and the handling of fines and fees.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 7–0 · Oct 15, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Oct 1, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

History

Oct 22, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Oct 21, 2025

House

Introduced

Oct 15, 2025

Senate

Reported - Amended: Judiciary