October 2, 2025
Learn more about the legislation we’re tracking that could impact your small business
The Ohio General Assembly is back from summer recess, resuming committee hearings and floor votes on some of the over 90 bills that NFIB is tracking at the Statehouse. Issues under consideration include health care legislation, regulatory relief, unemployment compensation reform, and much more. The NFIB team in Ohio is hard at work ensuring the voice of small business is heard loud and clear at the Statehouse as these bills are being considered.
Have questions, or want to get involved? Reach out to Ohio State Director, Jared Weiser at Jared.Weiser@NFIB.org.
Priority legislation NFIB is advocating for this fall includes:
Property Tax Reform
Property taxes continue to be the topic of conversation at the Statehouse as legislators look to address recent increases around the state over the past few years. There are several unique property tax-related-bills being considered by the Legislature, and NFIB is monitoring all of them to make sure relief on the residential side does not get shifted to small businesses and commercial property. We will also continue advocating for reforms that enhance transparency in the property tax system, so voters properly understand the impact of a levy.
HB 105 & SB 10 – Reforms Third-Party Litigation Funding
This legislation stops lawsuit abuse by requiring transparency in litigation that is funded by third parties. It also protects the integrity of Ohio courts from foreign interference and establishes long overdue consumer protections. NFIB has consistently advocated for a stable and predictable legal climate for Ohio small businesses, and these bills are a significant step towards a more fair and transparent legal process.
HB 321 – Unemployment Compensation Solvency
Property taxes continue to be the topic of conversation at the Statehouse as legislators look to address recent increases around the state over the past few years. There are several unique property tax-related-bills being considered by the Legislature, and NFIB is monitoring all of them to make sure relief on the residential side does not get shifted to small businesses and commercial property. We will also continue advocating for reforms that enhance transparency in the property tax system, so voters properly understand the impact of a levy.
HB 229 – Transparency for Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs)
Property taxes continue to be the topic of conversation at the Statehouse as legislators look to address recent increases around the state over the past few years. There are several unique property tax-related-bills being considered by the Legislature, and NFIB is monitoring all of them to make sure relief on the residential side does not get shifted to small businesses and commercial property. We will also continue advocating for reforms that enhance transparency in the property tax system, so voters properly understand the impact of a levy.
HB 176 – Regulatory Relief
Property taxes continue to be the topic of conversation at the Statehouse as legislators look to address recent increases around the state over the past few years. There are several unique property tax-related-bills being considered by the Legislature, and NFIB is monitoring all of them to make sure relief on the residential side does not get shifted to small businesses and commercial property. We will also continue advocating for reforms that enhance transparency in the property tax system, so voters properly understand the impact of a levy.
HB 133 – Healthcare Tax Credit
Property taxes continue to be the topic of conversation at the Statehouse as legislators look to address recent increases around the state over the past few years. There are several unique property tax-related-bills being considered by the Legislature, and NFIB is monitoring all of them to make sure relief on the residential side does not get shifted to small businesses and commercial property. We will also continue advocating for reforms that enhance transparency in the property tax system, so voters properly understand the impact of a levy.
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