HB472Introduced in the House
Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals
Introduced by Jodi Salvo, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To amend sections 111.31, 2101.16, 2303.20, 3109.14, 3333.31, 3375.011, 3501.01, 3503.02, 3503.13, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3505.19, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.051, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3509.10, 3511.011, 3511.02, 3511.021, 3705.24, 3705.242, 4507.01, 4507.50, 4507.51, and 4507.52; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 3511.011 (3511.01); to enact sections 9.011, 2101.166, 2303.202, 3509.031, 3509.032, 3509.11, 3705.243, and 3705.50; and to repeal section 3511.01 of the Revised Code to require photo identification to cast absent voter's ballots, with certain exceptions, to allow electors to apply for those ballots through a secure online portal, and to waive fees for an identification card or vital statistics record and permit the storage of documents for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Where it stands
Veto receipt
June 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed · June 10, 2026
60
Yes
34
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | 1 | No |
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | No |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | No |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | No |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | No |
| Christine Cockley | 6 | No |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | No |
| Anita Somani | 8 | No |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | No |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Children and Human Services
Reported - Substitute: Children and Human Services
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: General Government
Reported - Substitute: General Government
Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
Sent To The Governor
Veto receipt
Verify the information
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