D. J. Swearingen

District 89
Chamber House
Political Party Republican
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/d-j-swearingen

State Representative D.J. Swearingen is currently serving his third term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 89th House District, which encompasses all of Erie County, most of Ottawa County, and a portion of Huron County.

Swearingen is currently serving on the House Arts, Athletics & Tourism, Community Revitalization, Judiciary, and Public Insurance & Pensions committees.

Representative Swearingen received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Bowling Green State University, cum laude, with a minor in General Business and his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Dayton School of Law, cum laude. He currently practices law with the firm Wickens, Herzer, Panza with offices in Sandusky and Avon where he advises business owners on transactions, daily operations, and future initiatives.

He volunteers in his community and previously sat on several area boards and leadership committees. He has been married to his wife Angie since 2010 and they reside in Huron, Ohio with their three daughters. They are active members of their local Catholic Church.
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Committee Membership

View the legislative committees and subcommittees on which this member of congress currently serves. These assignments indicate where the member focuses their legislative efforts, drafts bills, and conducts government oversight.

Arts, Athletics, and Tourism
  • Bills: 10
  • Members: 13
Public Insurance and Pensions
  • Bills: 12
  • Members: 13
Community Revitalization
  • Bills: 18
  • Members: 13
Redistricting
  • Bills: 1
  • Members: 13
Judiciary
  • Bills: 134
  • Members: 13

This section highlights the original bills and resolutions introduced by this member of congress. As the primary sponsor, the member acts as the chief advocate for these proposals, steering them through the legislative process to address specific policy goals and constituent needs.

General Assembly
Committee
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 village to contract with county prosecutor
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 412
Type House Bill
Committee Local Government
Authorize home kitchen registration for sale of certain foods
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 134
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 133
Type House Bill
Committee Ways and Means
Congratulate USA''s Olympic hockey teams on their victories
General Assembly 136
Number H. C. R. No. 37
Type House Concurrent Resolution
Committee Arts, Athletics, and Tourism
Create defense to nuisance claims re: racing facilities
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 639
Type House Bill
Committee Local Government
Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 478
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
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Recent Votes

A comprehensive list of recent voting sessions. Each entry includes the bill number, a summary of the legislation, the member’s specific vote.

General Assembly
Committee
Create the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 732
Type House Bill
Committee Arts, Athletics, and Tourism
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Create the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 732
Type House Bill
Committee Arts, Athletics, and Tourism
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 689
Type House Bill
Committee Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 565
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 565
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 478
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 478
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Modify trust and probate laws
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 446
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
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