HB 284 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require US-produced iron, steel be used on state-funded projects

Summary

To amend sections 153.011, 153.99, 3333.071, and 5525.21 of the Revised Code to require iron or steel that is produced in the United States be used on projects supported by state funds.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 20, 2025 Last action Jun 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → As Passed by the House · 4 edits · Jun 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand the number of cosponsors and add specific exemptions for public bridge projects, allowing the use of foreign steel under certain conditions. It also introduced new waiver criteria for state agencies, such as when domestic steel is unavailable or would increase project costs by more than 25%. Additionally, the bill added detailed definitions for terms like 'steel,' 'United States,' and 'produced in the United States' to clarify compliance requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include specific exemptions for public bridge projects and added provisions allowing state agencies to waive domestic steel requirements under defined circumstances, such as cost increases or supply shortages.

SCOPE

Added a specific exemption for public bridge projects, allowing the director of transportation to authorize the purchase of foreign iron or steel.

REQUIREMENT

Introduced new waiver criteria for state agencies, permitting exceptions if applying domestic steel requirements would increase project costs by more than 25% or if domestic steel is unavailable.

DEFINITION

Added detailed definitions for key terms including 'steel,' 'United States,' 'made primarily of iron or steel,' and 'produced in the United States' to ensure clear compliance standards.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the list of cosponsors, indicating broader legislative support for the bill.

Floor votes · House Jun 10, 2026

How they voted

95–0

Passed

Total votes 95

Jun 10, 2026

D Democratic32

32 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican63

63 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Jun 11, 2026

Introduced

upper

Jun 10, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (95-0)

house

Jun 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

May 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to committee

lower

May 20, 2025

Introduced

lower

2 primary · 10 co-sponsors