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SB 28 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords

Summary
To amend sections 131.02, 319.202, 715.013, 4303.26, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, 5703.77, 5703.90, 5725.26, and 5751.051 and to enact sections 5747.081, 5755.01, 5755.011, 5755.02, 5755.03, 5755.04, 5755.05, 5755.051, 5755.052, 5755.06, 5755.07, and 5755.99 of the Revised Code to levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states its purpose is to 'levy a tax,' which directly impacts state budgets, appropriations, and fiscal management by increasing government revenue.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill levies a tax on high-volume landlords, a measure often proposed to address market concentration, influence housing affordability, or generate funds for housing initiatives.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025
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2
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Committee
1
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Bill Blessing
Bill Blessing
RRepublican
OH
8
P
Photo of Nickie Antonio
Nickie Antonio
DDemocratic
OH
23
Co
Photo of Casey Weinstein
Casey Weinstein
DDemocratic
OH
28
Co
Photo of Hearcel Craig
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
OH
15
Co
Photo of Paula Hicks-Hudson
Paula Hicks-Hudson
DDemocratic
OH
11