Revise the real estate wholesaler law

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill expands the Ohio Real Estate Commission’s authority to sanction brokers, salespersons and wholesalers for a wide range of misconduct, including fraud, misrepresentation, illegal commissions and failure to keep proper escrow accounts. It defines “wholesaler,” excludes family‑related transactions, and requires a bold, written disclosure to property owners before any contract is signed. The changes aim to protect consumers and improve transparency in residential real‑estate deals.

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Hearings

• House Development: S. B. No. 155, H. B. No. 291, H. B. No. 109
  House Development · Oct 22, 2025
• House Development: H. B. No. 379, S. B. No. 155, H. B. No. 17
  House Development · Oct 15, 2025
• House Development: H. B. No. 379, S. B. No. 155, H. B. No. 307
  House Development · Oct 8, 2025
• House Development: H. B. No. 379, S. B. No. 155, H. B. No. 307
  House Development · Oct 1, 2025
• Senate Judiciary: Christopher Protsman - Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, S. B. No. 146, Am. H. B. No. 55, S. B. No. 155
  Senate Judiciary · May 28, 2025

History

1. Mar 2, 2026Effective 3/2/26
2. Mar 2, 2026Effective
3. Dec 1, 2025Signed By The Governor
4. Nov 21, 2025Sent To The Governor
5. Nov 5, 2025Concurred in House amendments
6. Oct 29, 2025Passed
7. Oct 28, 2025Reported - Amended
8. Jun 11, 2025Referred to committee
9. Jun 10, 2025Introduced
10. Jun 4, 2025Passed
11. May 28, 2025Reported
12. Mar 26, 2025Referred to committee

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Andrew Brenner (R) · sponsor
• Andrew O. Brenner
• Catherine D. Ingram

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