Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Candidate for State Representative, 5th District
Background
- Lives in
- Reynoldsburg
State representative for District 5 since 2025. She previously served on Reynoldsburg City Council from 2019, including as council president, and worked more than 20 years as an executive administrative assistant.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored an overhaul of Ohio's dangerous and vicious dog law.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 247 (136th General Assembly), titled "Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs". Status on the Ohio House site: As Enrolled.
ReportMeredith R. Lawson-Rowe — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 247 · ohiohouse.gov
“Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs”
Sponsored tax credit for handgun training and firearm storage.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 235 (136th General Assembly), titled "Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportMeredith R. Lawson-Rowe — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 235 · ohiohouse.gov
“Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage”
Housing
Sponsored banning source-of-income discrimination in rental housing.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 135 (136th General Assembly), titled "Prohibit source of income discrimination in rental housing". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportMeredith R. Lawson-Rowe — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 135 · ohiohouse.gov
“Prohibit source of income discrimination in rental housing”
Sponsored providing lawyers to low-income tenants facing eviction.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 181 (136th General Assembly), titled "Provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportMeredith R. Lawson-Rowe — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 181 · ohiohouse.gov
“Provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction”
Health & human services
Sponsored the Fair Tri-Share Child Care Program Act.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 777 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact the Fair Tri-Share Child Care Program Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportMeredith R. Lawson-Rowe — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 777 · ohiohouse.gov
“Enact the Fair Tri-Share Child Care Program Act”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026) — Franklin County Board of Elections
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Sep 22, 2026 · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe — Biography, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
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