Free checklist →The former equal-parenting HB 14 expired; Ohio SB 174 passed the Senate and remains pending in the House Judiciary Committee.
Official sources and status checked by Fathers For Fair Custody on July 19, 2026. This is educational information, not legal advice. How we review content →
Updated July 22, 2026. This article provides general educational information, not legal or clinical advice. Rules and individual circumstances vary.
The equal-parenting HB 14 belonged to the 135th General Assembly and did not pass before that session ended. The current 136th General Assembly's HB 14 is unrelated tax legislation.
Ohio SB 174 passed the Senate and is pending in the House Judiciary Committee. It has not become law.
Do not ask lawmakers to move the expired HB 14. Read the current SB 174 text and committee status, then contact your Ohio House representative or relevant House Judiciary Committee member. Describe the exact policy you support and ask what action the member will take.
Bill status can change after this update. The official General Assembly page, not a social post or old article, is the source of truth for chamber votes, committee referrals, amendments, and enactment.
Important: This article provides general educational information, not legal advice. Family-law rules and court procedures vary by jurisdiction. Speak with a qualified local attorney about your situation.
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