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OH SB4

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Gavarone

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates an Election Integrity Unit within the Ohio Secretary of State's Office to investigate allegations of election fraud and voter suppression, with authority to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and compel production of evidence

  • Allows the public to submit election fraud and voter suppression allegations directly to the unit, which can also initiate investigations independently

  • Requires the unit to refer investigated allegations to prosecutors, law enforcement, or state/federal agencies for further investigation or prosecution

  • Mandates prosecuting attorneys act on referrals within one year by either prosecuting or providing written explanation for declining; if declined, the unit may refer cases to the Attorney General

  • Requires annual reporting to the Governor and General Assembly by January 15, detailing number of allegations received, investigated, and referred, plus status of each case by county

Legislative Description

Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

9/15/2025

Committee Referrals

General Government9/15/2025
General Government1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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