Ohio HR244: Relative to the election of Ashley Bryant Bailey to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Sedrick Denson of the 26th House District.

What the bill says

From the amended text, October 1, 2025:

As Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 244 2025-2026 Speaker Huffman ARESOLUTION Relative to the election of Ashley Bryant Bailey to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Sedrick Denson of the 26th House District. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO: WHEREAS, Section 11 of Article II of the Ohio Constitution provides for the filling of a vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives by election by the members of the House of Representatives who are affiliated with the same political party as the person last elected to the seat which has become vacant; and WHEREAS, Sedrick Denson of the 26th House District, has resigned as a member of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly effective August 8, 2025, thus creating a vacancy in the House of Representatives; therefore be it RESOLVED, By the members of the House of Representatives who are affiliated with the Democrat party that Ashley Bryant Bailey, Democrat, having the qualifications set forth in the Ohio Constitution and the laws of Ohio to be a member of the House of Representatives from the 26th House District, is hereby elected, effective October 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 11 of Article …

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Sponsors

• Matt Huffman (R, 78) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2025: Adopted

Votes

• Adopted (October 1, 2025): 32 yea, 0 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HR244?

HR244 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Relative to the election of Ashley Bryant Bailey to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Sedrick Denson of the 26th House District.

What does HR244 do?

Relative to the election of Ashley Bryan Bailey to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Sedrick Denson of the 26th House District.

What is the status of HR244?

Passed both chambers as of October 1, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (October 1, 2025).

Who sponsored HR244?

Matt Huffman (R, 78).

Where is the official record for HR244?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hr244