Ohio House Bill 387 Authorizes Municipalities and Townships to Permit Sunday Alcohol Sales Without Local Option Elections

Original title: Authorize Sunday sales without local option election approval

Last action · September 15, 2025: Referred to AgricultureSponsors: Mark Sigrist and 22 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 387 allows municipal legislative authorities and township boards of trustees to authorize Sunday sales of intoxicating liquor under a via an ordinance or resolution, bypassing the traditional process.

Why it matters

Local businesses holding applicable liquor permits can obtain Sunday sales authorization faster and without the cost of a public ballot measure, provided the local government adopts the necessary legislation.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Liquor permit holders

Permit holders may obtain Sunday sales authorization through local government ordinances or resolutions instead of local option elections.

Directly affected

Municipal corporations and townships

Local governing bodies gain the authority to adopt ordinances or resolutions allowing Sunday intoxicating liquor sales.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a local government approve Sunday alcohol sales without putting it on the ballot?

Yes. Under House Bill 387, municipal corporations or townships can pass an ordinance or resolution to allow Sunday sales under a in lieu of holding s.

Can voters overturn a local government's decision to allow Sunday alcohol sales?

Yes. The traditional privilege of s remains valid, meaning an ordinance or resolution adopted by local officials can be superseded by a future local option election.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Sep 15, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Agriculture
Jul 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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