Modernize the adoption process
This bill modernizes adoption laws by updating specific sections of the state's Revised Code and clarifying the exclusive jurisdiction of probate courts over various legal matters. While the text primarily defines the probate court's authority over wills, estates, guardianships, and medical decisions, it explicitly includes the power to hear and determine petitions for adoption. The legislation ensures that these family law cases remain within the probate court system unless other laws assign jurisdiction elsewhere, streamlining the legal process for adoption and related family matters.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2023
House Passage
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Nov 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2023
Last action Dec 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Nov 20, 2024 · House Jun 27, 2023
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Nov 20, 2024
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican24
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
Nov 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Sep 13, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Jun 27, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Feb 15, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 88 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
P
Sharon Ray
RRepublican
Co
Adam Mathews
RRepublican
Co
Al Landis
RRepublican
Co
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea White
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Brenner
RRepublican
Co
Angie King
RRepublican
Co
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
Co
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
Co
Beth Liston
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Blessing
RRepublican
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