Legislative Sessions

Legislative Sessions & Resources

In Ohio, a new legislative session is assembled every two years, when the General Assembly convenes on the first Monday in January in each odd-numbered year. Each General Assembly meets during this two-year period, which is divided into two annual regular sessions. Bills introduced in the first session year are carried over to the second year. Bills not enacted by the end of the second session die and are not carried over to the next biennium – this is why you will see identical issues re-introduced with different bill numbers depending on the session. The 136th General Assembly convened in January 2025 and will end in December 2026. 

136th General Assembly (Jan. 2025-Dec. 2026) 

Fact Sheet Series (2025-2026)2025 Policy Agenda

In 2025-2026, OAESV participated in the Safer Communities Legislative Workgroup convened by Senator Louis W. Blessing III and Representative Rachel B. Baker. This bipartisan and bicameral workgroup brought together survivors, advocates, nurses, prevention educators, legal experts, policy makers, and more to craft and recommend policy changes related to four categories: Expanding Access to Forensic Nursing, Statute of Limitations Reform, Children and Vulnerable Populations, and Domestic Violence Priorities.

The goal of the workgroup was to create a bold legislative agenda for lawmakers to use when crafting future laws.

Access the 2026 report here.

135th General Assembly (Jan. 2023-Dec. 2024) 

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Fact Sheet Series (2023-2024)2024 Policy Agenda

Need additional information about OAESV’s work in current or previous legislative sessions? Contact publicpolicy@oaesv.org for more information.  

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