On the recordJune 25, 2026
H.B. 472 does not give voter officials any new tools to fight fraud.
H.B. 472 does not give voter officials any new tools to fight fraud.
Veto message regarding absentee voting bill
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“While this bill does contain some consumer protections,” he said, “they are not as robust as those afforded to customers of Ohio’s electric utilities.”
House Bill 472 would not discourage fraud, would not add any real security, and would create an additional and significant burden for Ohioans who vote by mail.