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HB 855 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact the Ohio Safe Homes Act

Summary
To amend sections 3767.01, 3767.05, 4301.74, 5321.02, and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5321.172 and 5747.35 of the Revised Code to allow a tenant to terminate a rental agreement if the tenant is a victim of a specified crime, to authorize an income tax credit for landlords who rented to such tenants, and to name this act the Ohio Safe Homes Act.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides an income tax credit for landlords, which constitutes a fiscal incentive and tax relief mechanism.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by allowing lease termination for crime victims and provides tax credits to landlords, directly supporting housing stability and safety.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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2 primary · 19 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Melanie Miller
Melanie Miller
RRepublican
OH
67
P
Photo of Michele Grim
Michele Grim
DDemocratic
OH
43
Co
Photo of Allison Russo
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
OH
7
Co
Photo of Anita Somani
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
OH
8
Co
Photo of Ashley Bryant Bailey
Ashley Bryant Bailey
DDemocratic
OH
26
Co
Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
Co
Photo of Christine Cockley
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
OH
6
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Diane Mullins
Diane Mullins
RRepublican
OH
47
Co
Photo of Eric Synenberg
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Gary Click
Gary Click
RRepublican
OH
88
Co
Photo of Jodi Salvo
Jodi Salvo
RRepublican
OH
51