The Ohio Assembly can have bills in process across all committees in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Here is a list of the bills the LPO political team are tracking.
If you are aware of a bill in committee that you would like to see added, reach out.
Items with icons have been reviewed on whether they align with the Libertarian Party of Ohio Platform and/or National Libertarian Platform.
✅ Aligns and passed by House/Senate
✔️ Aligns, still in committee
❌ Does not Align
House Bills:
- ❌ HB1: Modifies laws to prohibit certain entities from acquiring specific real property; known as the Ohio Property Protection Act.
- HB1 likely bars foreign adversaries (e.g., China, Russia), their governments, and controlled businesses from owning Ohio agricultural land, property near military bases, or critical infrastructure like power plants. The questionable process of designating “foreign adversaries” makes this bill a terrible idea that will only be abused.
- ✔️ HB9: Proposes replacing certain Department of Transportation construction requirements with a traffic congestion study.
- In theory, HB9 swaps Ohio DOT construction mandates for a congestion study, aligning with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms by favoring efficient, market-driven solutions over government overreach, promoting liberty and fiscal responsibility.
- ✔️ HB11: Requires legislative approval for specific administrative rules, permits fiscal analysis requests, and mandates public posting of state agency policy documents.
- HB11 curbs bureaucracy by requiring legislative OK for rules, allowing fiscal analysis, and mandating public policy posts. It aligns with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms, boosting transparency, accountability, and limited government.
- ❌ HB26: Mandates state and local authorities to cooperate with federal enforcement of immigration laws.
- HB26 mandates Ohio authorities aid federal immigration enforcement, clashing with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms. Libertarians favor open borders and minimal government, opposing forced cooperation and state overreach on individual rights.
- ✅ HB28: Bans “replacement” property tax levies after 10/21/25. It aims to simplify taxes and boost transparency by stopping levies that increase bills due to updated property values, unlike renewals. Now heads to Senate.
- Ohio’s HB 28 (passed 3/19/25) bans replacement levies post-10/21/25, aligning with the Libertarian Party of Ohio’s platform to reduce taxes, as it prevents tax hikes via property value resets, promoting fiscal restraint.
- ✔️ HB83: Clarifies responsibilities of the Director of Transportation regarding state highways in cities and villages.
- HB83 clarifies the Ohio DOT Director’s role in managing state highways in cities and villages, aligning with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms by streamlining government duties, reducing overlap, and promoting efficient, limited governance.
- ✔️ HB96: Enacts the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act, addressing mining, taxation, and regulation of digital assets.
- Boosts digital asset freedom by easing mining and tax rules. It aligns with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms, promoting individual liberty, free markets, and minimal government in tech innovation.
- ❌ HB109: Limits local governments’ authority to regulate short-term rental properties and subjects them to local lodging taxes.
- Imposes new taxes on short term rentals, requiring platforms like Airbnb to collect and remit, limits local government power to regulate short-term rental properties violating Ohio Home Rule. Does not align with state or national Libertarian Platforms calling for local control, ending taxation and eliminating burdens to markets.
- ✔️ HB116: Prohibits public employers from providing paid leave or compensation for public employees to engage in certain union activities.
- HB116 bars public employers from paying for union activities, aligning with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms. It curbs government overreach and protects taxpayer funds, promoting individual liberty and limited state involvement.
- ✔️ HB151: Allocates a portion of state revenue surplus to fund specific road and bridge projects.
- HB151 directs surplus revenue to roads and bridges, partially aligning with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms by prioritizing infrastructure over waste, but taxing conflicts with our anti-tax, limited-government stance.
- ✔️ HB156: Authorizes a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.
- HB156 freezes property taxes for some owner-occupied homes, does not fully detail eligibility in its current summary but amends existing homestead exemption laws (e.g., ORC 323.152, 4503.06), aligning with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms by reducing tax burdens, enhancing property rights, and limiting government revenue grabs.
- ❌ HB161: Extends sales and use taxes and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and requires tax collection by short-term rental platforms.
- HB161 extends sales and lodging taxes to short-term rentals, mandating platform collection. It clashes with Libertarian Party of Ohio and National platforms, which oppose new taxes and government overreach, favoring free markets and minimal regulation.
Senate Bills:
- ❌ SB1: Overhauls higher education by eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; prohibits faculty strikes; and sets guidelines for classroom discussions.
- SB1 conflicts with Libertarian platforms by restricting voluntary association (DEI), infringing on free speech (classroom rules), and violating labor rights (strike ban)—all contrary to individual liberty and limited government principles.
- ❓SB2: Expresses intent to introduce legislation to increase power generation and improve the affordability and reliability of the state’s electric grid.
- SB2 aligns in part—if focused on deregulation and market-driven solutions. But if it expands state control or subsidies, it conflicts with Libertarian values of free markets and limited government.
- ✔️ SB3: Proposes phasing down the state income tax to a flat rate of 2.75% over two years.
- SB3 aligns with Libertarian principles by reducing the tax burden, moving toward a flatter, simpler tax system, and limiting government power over individual income.
- ✔️ SB5: Provides for the expedited removal of unauthorized occupants from residential property and prohibits the use and sale of fraudulent deeds.
- SB5 aligns with Libertarian values by protecting private property rights and preventing fraud, but expedited removal must include due process to fully respect individual liberty and legal fairness.
- ❓ SB6: Makes changes to laws relating to building inspections.
- SB6 may align if it reduces burdensome regulations and empowers private inspections. But if it expands state control or mandates, it likely conflicts with Libertarian principles of limited government and property rights.
- ❓ SB8: Prohibits public employers from providing paid leave or compensation for public employees to engage in certain union activities.
- SB8 partly aligns by opposing taxpayer-funded union activities, but restricting voluntary union involvement conflicts with Libertarian support for free association and labor rights.
- ❌ SB15: Permits port authorities to establish a Common Bond Fund Program to finance port authority facilities.
- SB15 likely conflicts with Libertarian principles by using public entities to finance projects, risking cronyism and taxpayer liability—contrary to free markets and limited government.
- ✔️ SB22: Authorizes a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceeds five percent of their income.
- SB22 aligns by offering tax relief.
- ❌ SB15: Permits port authorities to establish a Common Bond Fund Program to finance port authority facilities.
- SB15 conflicts with Libertarian principles by enabling government-backed financing schemes, which risk taxpayer exposure and distort free market competition through public-sector favoritism.
- ❌ SB28: Levies a fee on certain high-volume landlords.
- SB28 conflicts with Libertarian principles by imposing targeted fees on property owners, interfering with free markets, and expanding government control over private contracts and housing.
- ✔️ SB31: Replaces certain Department of Transportation construction requirements with a traffic congestion study.
- SB31 aligns with Libertarian values if it reduces unnecessary mandates and promotes evidence-based, cost-effective decisions—supporting limited government and efficient infrastructure spending.
- ❌ SB42: Authorizes local governments to create residential stability zones where homeowners may qualify for a partial property tax exemption.
- SB42 conflicts with Libertarian principles by manipulating tax policy through government-designated zones, distorting markets and favoring some property owners over others—undermining equal treatment under the law.
- ✔️ SB50: Amends age and schooling certificate requirements and work hours for individuals under sixteen years of age.
- SB50 aligns with Libertarian values if it expands youth work freedom and reduces state barriers to employment, supporting individual choice and family autonomy over government control.
- ❌ SB54: Establishes a certification for specialty residential construction contractors.
- SB54 likely conflicts with Libertarian principles by creating new licensing barriers that restrict entry, limit competition, and expand government regulation over voluntary market transactions.
- ✔️ SB57: Authorizes investment of state funds in bitcoin, requires state entities to accept cryptocurrency payments, and names the act the Ohio Cryptocurrency Payment Act.
- SB57 aligns with Libertarian values by promoting alternative currencies, reducing reliance on fiat money, encouraging innovation, and expanding financial freedom through voluntary cryptocurrency use.
- ✔️ SB81: Authorizes a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied property.
- SB81 partly aligns by limiting tax burdens on homeowners, but selective freezes risk market distortion and unequal treatment—conflicting with Libertarian calls for broad, neutral tax policy and minimal government interference.
- ✔️ SB83: Revises laws governing evictions, residential building code enforcement, and real property transfers.
- SB83 may align if it streamlines property rights and reduces bureaucratic barriers, but it conflicts with Libertarian principles if it expands regulation or weakens landlord-tenant contract freedom.
- ✔️ SB135: Makes changes to laws regarding real property foreclosures and estate sales.
- SB135 aligns with Libertarian values if it simplifies foreclosure and estate processes to protect property rights and reduce government red tape, but conflicts if it increases regulation or delays rightful ownership transfer.
For a comprehensive and up-to-date list of all bills, please refer to the official Ohio Legislature website.