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HB 292OHIOSession 136State BillSigned into law

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Ohio Establishes Defense and Space Advisory Commission and $5 Million Industry Expansion Program

Original title: Establish the Ohio Defense Commission

Last action · October 6, 2026: Effective Appropriations effective July 7, 2026Sponsors: Ty Mathews and 46 others

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What This Bill Does

Ohio creates the Ohio Defense and Space Advisory Commission and a grant program administered by the Department of Development to support defense and aerospace industries, backed by a $5,000,000 for 2027.

Why it matters

Allocates $5 million in state funds toward aerospace and defense industry expansion grants while establishing a new 9-member commission that meets at least six times per year starting in 2027.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Development

The department is required to administer the new grant program, adopt rules, make development grant agreements, and oversee grantee reporting and audits.

Directly affected

Defense and Aerospace Industry Businesses

Eligible businesses and organizations may apply for and receive development grants to support economic development projects related to defense and aerospace.

Directly affected

Service members and veterans

The advisory commission is specifically mandated to consider policies intended to improve their quality of life.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Ohio Defense and Space Advisory Commission?

The commission is tasked with considering strategies to promote defense and aerospace industries, advising the Department of Development on grant programs, studying comprehensive strategies, and encouraging communication among business, military, and academia.

How much money is appropriated for the expansion program?

The act appropriates $5,000,000 for 2027 under the General Revenue Fund for the Defense & Aerospace Industries item.

Who serves on the Ohio Defense and Space Advisory Commission?

The commission includes the director of development, the , two members of the senate, two members of the house of representatives, and three individuals with background in defense or aerospace appointed by state leaders.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

12 actions

Oct 6, 2026Enrolled
Effective Appropriations effective July 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Enrolled
Signed By The Governor
Jul 1, 2026Enrolled
Sent To The Governor
Jun 10, 2026SenateFloor
Passed
Jun 10, 2026HouseFloor
Concurred in Senate amendments
Jun 9, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported - Substitute (Workforce Development)

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Mar 24, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Workforce Development
Mar 11, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced
Mar 4, 2026HouseFloor
Passed
Feb 25, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported - Substitute (Veterans and Military Development)
May 21, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Veterans and Military Development
May 20, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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hb292_04_PS As Passed by the Senate 136th hb292_05_EN (136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub. H. B. No. 292 2025-2026 Representatives Mathews, T., Santucci Cosponsors: Representatives Fischer, Newman, Click, Hoops, Hall, T., Deeter, Workman, Richardson, Craig, Dovilla, Ghanbari, Hall, D., Holmes, Lampton, Abrams, Brennan, Brownlee, Daniels, Hiner, John, King, Klopfenstein, Lawson-Rowe, Lear, Lorenz, Mathews, A., Miller, J., Miller, K., Miller, M., Odioso, Plummer, Ritter, Roemer, Rogers, Schmidt, Sigrist, Stephens, Stewart, Thomas, C., Thomas, D., Tims, White, A., Willis, Young Senators Koehler, Blackshear, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Ingram, Johnson, Lang, O'Brien, Patton, Reineke, Roegner, Schaffer, Timken Assembly) (Substitute House Bill Number 292) AN ACT To enact sections 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Advisory Commission and the Defense and Aerospace Industries Expansion Program, under which the Department of Development may make grants, and to make an appropriation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio: Section 1. That sections 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 122.952. (A) The Ohio defense […] act shall be accounted for as though made in, and are subject to all applicable provisions of, H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly.Speaker ___________________ of the House of Representatives. President ___________________ of the Senate. Passed ________________________, 20____ Approved ________________________, 20____ Governor. The section numbering of law of a general and permanent nature is complete and in conformity with the Revised Code. Director, Legislative Service Commission. Filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio, on the ____ day of ___________, A. D. 20____. Secretary of State. File No. _________ Effective Date ___________________

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policy shift95% confidence

Creation of Dedicated Defense Advisory Body

The state is institutionalizing a focused advisory commission specifically aimed at defense, aerospace, and unmanned aerial vehicle counter-technology development.

Ohio Defense and Space Advisory Commission Department of Development

Connected Entities

Director of Budget and Management, Department of Development, Adjutant General and 1 more

PersonDirector of Budget and Management“Establishes accounts indicating source and amount of funds”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Development“Administers the grant program and houses the commission”Map →

PersonAdjutant General“Serves as a member of the commission”Map →

OrganizationOhio Defense and Space Advisory Commission“Newly created commission to promote defense and aerospace industries”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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Controversy10
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Creation of Dedicated Defense Advisory Body

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