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Republican
· Representative
Jennifer Gross
Represents District 45 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
94%
on 52 party-line votes · House Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 303 of 303 roll calls · House median 100%
Their bills that became law
80 of 215
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 67
Roll calls on record
303
136th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 136th General Assembly.
How Jennifer Gross votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Jennifer Gross sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Jennifer Gross is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 52 party-line votes.
HB472 · Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals
In plain English Waives fees for identification cards and birth certificates for homeless individuals, and requires photo identification to vote by mail with certain exceptions.
House Passed · 2026-06-10 · Passed 60–34 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB56 · Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes
House Passed · 2025-11-19 · Passed 52–34 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB96 · Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27
House Passed · 2025-04-09 · Passed 60–39 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HCR8 · Urge Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent
House Favorable Passage · 2025-06-04 · Passed 8–4
SCR5 · Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements
House Favorable Passage · 2025-05-07 · Passed 8–4
HB347 · Enact SHE WINS Act
In plain English Requires abortion providers to give patients written information about abortion procedures and alternatives before performing an abortion.
House Favorable Passage · 2026-03-24 · Passed 9–4
HB8 · Require health plan and Medicaid coverage of biomarker testing
House Favorable Passage · 2026-02-18 · Passed 10–3
HB324 · Enact the Patient Protection Act
House Favorable Passage · 2025-11-19 · Passed 9–2
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Derrick HallDemocrat · District 34 · 49 shared contested votes
55%
Dan TroyDemocrat · District 23 · 55 shared contested votes
53%
Mark SigristDemocrat · District 10 · 47 shared contested votes
51%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jennifer Gross was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced215
Out of committee131
Passed one chamber129
Passed both chambers82
Became law80
Never left committee84
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 67 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Special Designations 34Taxation 29Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment 25House Transportation Committee 24Education 24Education : Primary and Secondary Education 24
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
In plain English Requires Ohio's SNAP program to use chip-enabled EBT cards and makes changes to Medicaid program integrity and fraud prevention procedures.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 109.85, 117.10, 2903.216, 2913.40, 2923.31, 4113.52, 5101.542, 5164.32, 5164.33, 5164.36, 5164.57, 5167.03, and 5167.18 and to enact sections 103.413, 3901.93, 5101.5411, 5162.138, 5162.139, 5162.1311, 5162.17, 5162.19, 5162.90, 5163.05, 5164.11, 5164.12, 5164.13, 5164.292, 5164.302, 5164.303, 5164.304, 5164.305, 5164.331, 5164.332, 5164.40, 5164.401, 5164.402, 5164.403,…
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
In plain English Designates a portion of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County as the Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway.
Official synopsis: To enact section 5534.474 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County as the "Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway."
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
To amend sections 905.39, 905.55, 905.59, 915.14, 917.20, 918.12, 923.43, 923.47, 924.07, 924.53, 993.01, 993.04, 1327.52, 1327.55, 3715.04, 4707.091, and 4707.151 and to repeal section 1345.021 of the Revised Code to revise various laws governing agriculture.
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses
In plain English Allows counties to provide more money to military, veterans, and civic organizations for Memorial Day expenses.
Official synopsis: To amend section 307.66 of the Revised Code to increase the amount a county may provide to military and veterans organizations, and civic organizations, for Memorial Day expenses.
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
To amend sections 2913.02, 2913.51, 4737.012, 4737.04, 4737.041, 4737.043, 4737.045, 4737.99, 4738.03, 4738.07, 4738.12, and 4775.09 and to enact section 4737.046 of the Revised Code regarding the sale of used catalytic converters.
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder
In plain English Increases penalties for obstructing or menacing emergency service responders performing their duties.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 2903.22 and 2921.31 of the Revised Code to modify the offense of obstructing official business when the victim is an emergency service responder, to increase the penalty for obstructing official business when the victim is an emergency service responder who is engaged…
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Revise the household sewage treatment system law
To amend sections 3701.83, 3718.02, 3718.021, 3718.03, 3718.06, 3718.11, 6111.44, and 6111.441 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law governing household sewage treatment systems.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources · 2026-09-30
Enact Katelyn's Law
In plain English Creates a new offense for moving or removing human remains with no time limit for prosecution, and modifies the abuse of a corpse offense.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 2152.17, 2901.13, 2927.01, and 2929.14 and to enact sections 2921.322 and 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to enact Katelyn's Law to create an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains, to provide that the offense has no statute of…
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Judiciary · 2026-09-30
Enact V.J.'s Law
In plain English Requires health care professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to both a police officer and child protective services.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 2151.421 and 2151.99 of the Revised Code to enact V.J.'s Law to require health care professionals to report child abuse or neglect to both a peace officer and the public children services agency.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · 2026-09-30
Require US-produced iron, steel be used on state-funded projects
In plain English Requires iron and steel produced in the United States to be used on projects funded by the state.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 153.011, 153.99, 3333.071, and 5525.21 of the Revised Code to require iron or steel that is produced in the United States be used on projects supported by state funds.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Finance · 2026-09-30
Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals
In plain English Requires prisons to verify whether incarcerated individuals are veterans.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 341.02 and 5901.03 and to enact section 341.43 of the Revised Code to require incarcerating institutions to verify the veteran status of incarcerated individuals.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-23
Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations
To amend sections 4909.042, 4909.15, 4909.173, 4909.174, 4928.01, 4928.03, and 4928.041 of the Revised Code regarding electric vehicle charging stations and to make corrections to provisions of Senate Bill 103 of the 136th General Assembly.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-23
Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids
To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-17
Designate EMS week in Ohio
In plain English Designates the third full week of May as "EMS week in Ohio.
Official synopsis: To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate the third full week of May as "EMS week in Ohio."
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-07
Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings
In plain English Requires electronic recordings of parole board hearings and makes those recordings public records.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 149.43, 2929.20, 5120.115, 5120.21, 5149.10, and 5149.101 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of certain parole board hearings, to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records, and to provide…
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-07
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HR544 · 2026-09-30
Relative to the election of Sean Hutson to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Sharon Ray of the 66th House District. (House Adopted)
HB519 · 2026-09-30
Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle (House Passed)
SJR10 · 2026-06-10
CA: Require identification to vote (House Adopted)
HB105 · 2026-06-10
Revise non-recourse litigation funding agreement regulations (House Passed)
HB455 · 2026-06-10
Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW (House Passed)
HB173 · 2026-06-10
Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services (House Passed)
HB472 · 2026-06-10
Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals (House Passed)
SB162 · 2026-06-10
Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers (House Passed)
HB459 · 2026-06-10
Enact Katelyn's Law (House Passed)
HB611 · 2026-06-10
Issue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license (House Passed)
HB210 · 2026-06-10
Regards the sale of used catalytic converters (House Passed)
SB315 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act (House Passed)
HB251 · 2026-06-10
Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities (House Passed)
HB667 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act (House Passed)
SB450 · 2026-06-10
Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028 (House Passed)
SB276 · 2026-06-10
Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists (House Passed)
HB292 · 2026-06-10
Establish the Ohio Defense Commission (House Passed)
HB692 · 2026-06-10
Revise the household sewage treatment system law (House Passed)
HB567 · 2026-06-10
Modify laws governing the Board of Nursing, nursing professionals (House Favorable Passage)
HB170 · 2026-06-03
Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology (House Passed)
SB179 · 2026-06-03
Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals (House Passed)
SB262 · 2026-06-03
Require construction contracts note variation from standard form (House Passed)
HB339 · 2026-06-03
Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate (House Passed)
HB639 · 2026-06-03
Create defense to nuisance claims re: racing facilities (House Passed)
HB345 · 2026-06-03
Increase the penalties for voyeurism (House Passed)
SB219 · 2026-06-03
Revise the law governing oil and gas wells (House Passed)
HB441 · 2026-06-03
Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander (House Passed)
HB523 · 2026-06-03
Enact the Future Educators Support Act (House Passed)
HB593 · 2026-06-03
Regards paid family leave insurance (House Passed)
HB758 · 2026-06-03
Regards SUDEP, epilepsy license designation, disability database (House Favorable Passage)
HB163 · 2026-06-03
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025 (House Passed)
SB263 · 2026-06-03
Regards professional employer organizations and Unemployment Law (House Passed)
HB718 · 2026-06-03
Revise the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and duties (House Favorable Passage)
HB582 · 2026-06-03
Regards embalmers, funeral directors, and crematories (House Passed)
HB766 · 2026-06-03
Designate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month (House Favorable Passage)
HB766 · 2026-06-03
Designate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month (House Passed)
HB585 · 2026-06-03
Regards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds (House Favorable Passage)
HB528 · 2026-06-03
Require 7 year mandatory minimum prison term for forcible rape (House Passed)
SB223 · 2026-05-20
Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members (House Passed)
HB413 · 2026-05-20
Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases (House Passed)
SB106 · 2026-05-20
Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations (House Passed)
HB446 · 2026-05-20
Modify trust and probate laws (House Passed)
HB31 · 2026-05-20
Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings (House Passed)
HB565 · 2026-05-20
Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act (House Passed)
HB689 · 2026-05-20
Align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting (House Passed)
HB732 · 2026-05-20
Create the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program (House Passed)
HB478 · 2026-05-20
Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses (House Passed)
HB423 · 2026-05-13
Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists (House Favorable Passage)
HB423 · 2026-05-13
Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists (House Passed)
HB462 · 2026-05-13
Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device (House Passed)
HB393 · 2026-05-13
Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards (House Passed)
HR408 · 2026-05-13
Relative to travel allowance. (House Adopted)
HB217 · 2026-03-25
Enact the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act (House Passed)
HB252 · 2026-03-25
Modify offenses of burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass (House Passed)
HB203 · 2026-03-25
Enact Aspen Runnels' Law (House Passed)
HB249 · 2026-03-25
Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act (House Passed)
HB372 · 2026-03-25
Enact the Larry Henderson Act (House Passed)
HB176 · 2026-03-25
Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program (House Passed)
HB220 · 2026-03-25
Regards health insurance, Medicaid prior authorization (House Passed)
HB347 · 2026-03-25
Enact SHE WINS Act (House Passed)
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