SB293Introduced in the Senate
Revise deadline to return absent voter ballots
Introduced by Theresa Gavarone, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend sections 3501.01, 3503.13, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.18, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3505.18, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.05, and 3517.14 and to enact section 3503.201 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing voter roll maintenance, provisional voting, the return of absent voter's ballots, and the membership of the Ohio Election Integrity Commission.
Where it stands
Effective
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed · November 19, 2025
61
Yes
30
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | No |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | No |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | No |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | No |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | No |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | No |
| Mark Sigrist | 10 | No |
| Crystal Lett | 11 | No |
| Brian Stewart | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: General Government
Reported - Amended: General Government
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: General Government
Reported - Substitute: General Government
Passed
Concurred in House amendments
Sent To The Governor
Signed By The Governor
Effective
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