Terrence Upchurch

District 20
Chamber House
Political Party Democrat
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/terrence-upchurch

Born and raised in the greater Collinwood and Glenville communities, Terrence is a proud graduate of St. Peter Chanel High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Cleveland State University and is currently enrolled at Cleveland State University’s College of Law, seeking his Juris Doctorate degree.

Although busy juggling school and elected official business, he vows to be a true and trusted ally in the Statehouse for his community. From rebuilding crumbling infrastructure, to ensuring students receive a quality education, to increasing Ohio’s local government fund, Terrence believes we can once again lead the nation in innovation and sustainability.

In District 20 and across Ohio, he wants to reverse the impact constituents have felt of a state legislature that continues to cut community resources. He has worked hard to pass legislation to help working class families and underrepresented groups. In topics ranging from maternal and infant health, common sense gun legislation, criminal justice reform and fair treatment for those with disabilities.

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Committee Membership

General Assembly
Committee
Adopt Superman as the official superhero of the state
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 270
Type House Bill
Committee General Government
Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 24
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Public Utilities
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Energy
Allow eligible homeowners to defer property tax payment
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 212
Type House Bill
Committee Ways and Means
Allow use of campaign funds to pay certain child care costs
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 60
Type House Bill
Committee Government Oversight
Alter the law governing the regulation of pet stores
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 621
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
Amend competitive retail electric service law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 15
Type House Bill
Committee Energy
Apply employment portions of Civil Rights Law to unpaid interns
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 588
Type House Bill
Committee Commerce and Labor
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Recent Votes

General Assembly
Committee
Establish Frontier Technologies and Quantum Computing Commission
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 650
Type House Bill
Committee Technology and Innovation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Prohibit a person from receiving proceeds of prostitution
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 507
Type House Bill
Committee Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 437
Type House Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 244
Type Senate Bill
Committee Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 244
Type Senate Bill
Committee Veterans and Military Development
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Establish the Ohio Defense Commission
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 292
Type House Bill
Committee Veterans and Military Development
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Designate Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 37
Type House Bill
Committee Transportation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 25
Type House Bill
Committee Workforce and Higher Education
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 541
Type House Bill
Committee Transportation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 2/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
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