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Sponsors say HB386 will require proof of identity for marriage-license applicants

House Judiciary Committee · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Representative Abrams and Representative Odioso introduced HB386 to amend Ohio law so marriage-license applicants must prove identity (not merely age), describing the change as a statutory 'cleanup' prompted by a Hamilton County probate judge's local rule requiring photo ID.

Representative Abrams and joint sponsor Representative Odioso presented sponsor testimony on House Bill 386, which would amend the Ohio Revised Code's marriage-license application process to require proof of identity (photo identification or…

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