We Can Shape What Ohio Votes On in 2026: What You Need to Know About Ohio’s Potential Ballot Initiatives

In episode 160, we bring you our monthly Ohio-politics focus discussion and, yes, we’re already talking about what could be on your November ballot. We break down the four citizen-led ballot initiatives currently gathering signatures - from marriage equality and broad nondiscrimination protections to a proposal to abolish property taxes and an effort to end qualified immunity - so you know what they are and whether you should sign a petition to support them. We also flag urgent Statehouse bills on immigration and minors’ access to mental health care and share exactly how you can take action right now.
Learn More About the Ballot Initiatives:
* Home | Ohio Equal Rights (ohioequalrights.org)
* Ax Ohio Tax - AxOHTax (axohtax.com)
* Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity (oceqi.org)
Resources:
* TAKE ACTION: Ohio Priority Bills 2025-2026 (docs.google.com/document/d/1y6I3KklR_trf8TjasU…)
* Ohio Senate Bill 172 (legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb172)
* Ohio House Bill 42 (legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb42)
* Resolution Opposing Ohio House Bill 42 (for school boards) (docs.google.com/document/d/1l1Y26htWjbN5dlF4u5…)
* Ohio House Bill 172 (legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb172)
* Ohio Senate Bill 274 (legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB274)
* How would a new bill requiring parental consent for mental health emergencies impact child sex abuse victims? - News 5 Cleveland (news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics…)
* Thomas Hall - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Chair (ohiohouse.gov/members/thomas-hall)
* Ron Ferguson - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Vice Chair (ohiohouse.gov/members/ron-ferguson)
* Ohio House Health Committee (ohiohouse.gov/committees/health)
* Ohio Senate Health Committee (ohiosenate.gov/committees/health)
* Frequently Asked Questions About Qualified Immunity – Unlawful Shield (unlawfulshield.com/frequently-asked-questions-…)
* Understanding Your Taxes | Hudson, OH - Official Website (hudson.oh.us/201/Taxes)
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