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OH HJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Ferguson

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 23 to Article I of the Ohio Constitution, establishing hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife as constitutional rights to be "forever preserved for the public good"

  • Protects the use of traditional methods for hunting, fishing, and wildlife harvesting, subject only to General Assembly laws promoting wildlife conservation/management or preserving the future of hunting and fishing

  • Designates hunting and fishing as the "preferred means" of managing and controlling wildlife in Ohio

  • Preserves existing trespass and property rights laws, clarifying the amendment does not override landowner protections

  • Requires three-fifths approval from each legislative chamber to place on the November 4, 2025 general election ballot, with immediate effect upon voter approval

Legislative Description

CA: Establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish

Environment and Natural Resources

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

General Government2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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