Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HB472: Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals
Status: Passed both chambers, June 25, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act 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…
From the enrolled text, June 10, 2026:
AN ACT 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. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio: Section 1. That 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 be amended; section 3511.011 (3511.01) be amended for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses; and sections 9.011, 2101.166, 2303.202, 3509.031, 3509.032, 3509.11, 3705.243, and 3705.50 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 9.011. (A) As used in this section: (1) "Homeless shelter" has …
Sponsors
- Jodi Salvo (R, 51) · primary sponsor
- Gary Click (R, 88)
- Kellie Deeter (R, 54)
- Jennifer Gross (R, 45)
- Derrick Hall (D, HD-034)
- Mike Odioso (R, 30)
- Sharon Ray (R, 66)
- Blasdel, Monica Robb (R, 79)
- Andrea White (R, 36)
- Josh Williams (R, 44)
- Bernard Willis (R, 74)
- Tom Young (R, HD-037)
Latest actions
- : Veto receipt
- : Sent To The Governor
- : Message Read
- : Passed
- : Reported - Substitute
- : The question being, Shall the amendments be concurred in?
- : Concurred in Senate amendments
- : Referred to committee
- : Introduced
- : Passed
Votes
- Passed (June 10, 2026): 60 yea, 34 nay, passed
- Passed (June 10, 2026): 23 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Favorable Passage (June 10, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, failed
- Passed (February 18, 2026): 91 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Favorable Passage (November 19, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, failed
Subjects: Housing and Real Property, Health and Human Services, Elections, Public Assistance
Common questions
- What is HB472?
- HB472 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals.
- What does HB472 do?
- In its own words: An act 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…
- What is the status of HB472?
- Passed both chambers as of June 25, 2026. Latest action: Veto receipt (June 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB472?
- Jodi Salvo (R, 51), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB472?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb472
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