HB 147 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Regards teacher licensure revocation, hiring practices, conduct

HB 147 requires law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities to collect and submit fingerprints, photographs, and other identifying information for specific individuals, including adults convicted of felonies or certain misdemeanors and minors adjudicated delinquent for serious offenses. The bill mandates that court clerks provide weekly reports detailing the status of these cases to the state bureau, ensuring that records include arrest dates, charges, and final dispositions. Additionally, the law directs the state superintendent to assist law enforcement in establishing a comprehensive criminal identification system and filing records for those confined in various facilities. These measures aim to improve the accuracy and accessibility of criminal records for adults and youth involved in serious legal matters.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Jan 2024
House Passage
Dec 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Apr 4, 2023 Signed Oct 24, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 26, 2024 · House Dec 13, 2023

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Jun 26, 2024
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jun 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jan 24, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Dec 14, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Dec 13, 2023
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (86-4)
house
Apr 18, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Apr 4, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 31 co-sponsors

Sponsors