Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day

Sponsors

In the legislative process, a bill sponsor is the primary congressmen who introduces a piece of legislation for consideration. Think of the sponsor as the "author" or chief advocate for a bill.

While a bill usually has one primary sponsor (or a few lead sponsors), other lawmakers can sign on as co-sponsors. A co-sponsor is a congressmen who adds their name to the bill to publicly show their support and increase the bill's chances of passing, even if they are not managing the day-to-day legislative strategy.

The key responsibilities of a sponsor include:

• Introduction: They are the official person who formally submits the bill to be read and debated by the legislative body.
• Advocacy: They act as the primary champion for the legislation, explaining its purpose and arguing why it is necessary.
• Gathering Support: They work to persuade other lawmakers to vote for the bill and often seek out expert testimony or public support to build momentum.
• Navigating the Process: They help shepherd the bill through various committees, negotiate amendments or changes, and guide it toward a final vote.

Primary Sponsors

Cecil Thomas

District	25
Party	Democrat
Chamber	House of Representatives

Adam Holmes

District	97
Party	Republican
Chamber	House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

Related Committees

Health

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Jan 23 2025 Referred to committee Jan 28 2025 Passed Feb 12 2025 Vote Result Passed Reported Feb 12 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage	Introduced Feb 14 2025 Referred to committee Feb 19 2025 Reported Apr 02 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed May 07 2025 Vote Result Passed	Sent To The Governor May 16 2025 Signed By The Governor May 28 2025 Effective Aug 27 2025

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