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Anita Somani
OH House District 8
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Healthcare 23Civil Rights & Liberties 15Economy & Taxes 15Government Operations & Budget 15Criminal Justice & Policing 13Social Services & Welfare 12Education 11Labor & Employment 10Technology & Privacy 9Other 6Environment & Energy 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Elections & Voting 4Gun Policy 4Housing 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Agriculture 2Banking & Finance 2Defense & Military 2Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH House District 8 current
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| OH House District 11
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (258 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 441 — Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 345 — Increase the penalties for voyeurism | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 339 — Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 163 — Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025 | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 263 — Regards professional employer organizations and Unemployment Law | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 262 — Require construction contracts note variation from standard form | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 219 — Revise the law governing oil and gas wells | Nay | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 179 — Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 170 — Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 732 — Create the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 689 — Align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 565 — Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 478 — Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 446 — Modify trust and probate laws | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 413 — Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 223 — Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 31 — Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 408 — Relative to travel allowance. | Yea | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 644 — Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 423 — Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 423 — Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists | Yea | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 393 — Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 347 — Enact SHE WINS Act | Nay | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (22 as lead sponsor)
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HB 713
OH · —
Regards adoption advertising and facilitation
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HB 904
OH · —
Establish a reinsurance program
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HB 905
OH · —
Prohibit common ownership of certain health care entities
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HB 836
OH · —
Require physicians to sign death certificates electronically
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HR 38
OH · —
In memory of Ross Allen Boggs, Jr.
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HR 138
OH · —
Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives.
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HJR 4
OH · —
CA:Reconcile same sex marriage law; right to interracial marriage
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HB 169
OH · —
Designate International Women's Day in Ohio
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HR 234
OH · —
In memory of Jack Cera.
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HB 337
OH · —
Require firearm sale by federal dealer to include trigger lock
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