Enact the Grow 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 bill lets Ohio courts seal or expunge certain misdemeanor and felony records more quickly, while excluding serious violent and sexual offenses, first‑degree felonies, and cases involving young victims. Applicants pay a modest fee unless indigent, and the state’s Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation will flag eligible records for possible sealing. Prosecutors, victims, and courts must review each request and may object on specific grounds.

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Hearings

• Senate Judiciary: S. B. No. 418, S. B. No. 135, S. B. No. 157, S. B. No. 163, S. B. No. 225, S. B. No. 393, H. B. No. 86, Sub. H. B. No. 105, S. B. No. 292, S. B. No. 421, S. B. No. 422
  Senate Judiciary · May 20, 2026

History

1. Apr 15, 2026Referred to committee
2. Apr 2, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Michele Reynolds · sponsor

Bill text

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