Enact the Ohio Safe Homes Act

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The Ohio Safe Homes Act lets tenants who have experienced rape, domestic violence, dating violence, abuse, or other sexually oriented offenses terminate their rental agreement or request replacement locks without penalty. It also shields those tenants from landlord retaliation and keeps their personal information confidential. Landlords who rent to qualifying tenants can claim a state income‑tax credit of up to $2,000 or one month’s rent for each lease terminated under the law.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 194, H. B. No. 926, H. B. No. 571, H. B. No. 806, Sub. S. B. No. 146, S. B. No. 277, S. B. No. 224, Sub. S. B. No. 393, H. B. No. 728, H. B. No. 662, H. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 808, H. B. No. 713, H. B. No. 855
  House Judiciary · Nov 10, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 12, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Michele Grim (D) · sponsor
• Anita Somani
• Ashley Bryant Bailey
• Beryl Piccolantonio
• C. Allison Russo
• Christine Cockley
• Crystal Lett
• Diane Mullins
• Eric Synenberg
• Gary Click
• Jodi Salvo
• Joseph A. Miller, III
• Juanita O. Brent
• Karen Brownlee
• Lauren McNally
• Melanie Miller
• Munira Abdullahi
• Rachel B. Baker
• Sean P. Brennan
• Tristan Rader
• Veronica R. Sims

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