Legislation

This Legislative update page is designed to keep you informed on possible or actual legislation that may or will have an impact on our pension system’s operation, our pension benefits, or our healthcare benefits. PERI is constantly working to make retirees’ desires known to the Ohio General Assembly.

LOCATING YOUR STATE SENATOR AND / OR REPRESENTATIVE

If you call 1-800-282-0253, the operator will be able to tell you the name and phone number of your state Representative and state Senator. You will need to know your postal zip code plus 4. 

Call the Governor: 1-614-466-3555

PERI is watching HB 73 and are in agreement with OPERS to oppose this bill. It was  referred to the Public Insurance and Pension Committee on February 12, 2025 with one hearing on May 14, 2025 as of September 2, 2025. 

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb73/00_IN/pdf/

Check status of HB 73:  https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb73/status

 

PERI is watching SB 69 - "Reform Ohio's state public retirement system laws."  To declare the General Assembly's intent to enact legislation to reform the law governing the state's public retirement systems.  No hearings or action has been taken on this bill and is sitting as a place holder. 

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb69/00_IN/pdf/

Status update:  https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb69/status

Bills not pertaining to pension, but could impact seniors:

Senate Bill 293 - Voter Integrity Bill:

 Bill - https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb293/04_PH/pdf/

Status:  https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb293/votes  -Waiting on Governor's signature

House Bill 335 - Property Tax Reform

Bill - https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb335/04_PS/pdf/

Status - https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb335/votes - Waiting on Governor's signature

 

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