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Hearcel Craig
OH Senate District 15
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 24Economy & Taxes 15Criminal Justice & Policing 14Social Services & Welfare 14Civil Rights & Liberties 12Healthcare 12Housing 11Transportation & Infrastructure 11Labor & Employment 8Environment & Energy 7Gun Policy 7Other 7Education 5Elections & Voting 4Banking & Finance 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH Senate District 15 current
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2019 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| OH House District 26
Ohio |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2018 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (277 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 307 — Allow tax increment financing for police, firefighting facilities | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 290 — Require school building to have an exterior secure master key box | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 277 — Clarify that child independent activity is not abuse or neglect | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 218 — Exempt armed forces-certified child care provider from licensure | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 202 — Enact the Chief Steven DiSario Act | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 181 — Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 377 — Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removal | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 31 — Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 271 — Support the United States of Kindness initiative | Yea | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 343 — Regards workers' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue | Yea | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 218 — Exempt armed forces-certified child care provider from licensure | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 359 — Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 311 — Designate EMS week in Ohio | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 364 — Designate Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter Memorial Hwy | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 321 — Regards carrying of firearms by certain special police officers | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 162 — Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 393 — Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 278 — Permit monetary damages against municipal corps with gun controls | Nay | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 320 — Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 162 — Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 321 — Regards carrying of firearms by certain special police officers | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 730 — Make capital reappropriations for biennium ending June 30, 2028 | Nay | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 334 — Designate Officer Jacob J. Derbin Memorial Highway | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 318 — Allow law enforcement to provide certain school resource services | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (44 as lead sponsor)
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SR 42
OH · —
Honoring Scott W. Stockman for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.
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SR 4
OH · —
In memory of Ben Espy.
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SB 98
OH · —
Prohibit firearm possession - certain domestic violence offenses
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SR 214
OH · —
Honoring George W. Boas II for outstanding service to the Ohio General Assembly.
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SR 179
OH · —
Honoring the St. Francis DeSales High School girls lacrosse team as the 2025 Division II State Champion.
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SB 143
OH · —
Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background
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SB 297
OH · —
Regards electric submetering companies and customers
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SB 189
OH · —
Create the COSI specialty license plate
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SB 237
OH · —
Restore local authority to regulate firearms and knives
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SB 253
OH · —
Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
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