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HB 626 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings

Summary
To enact section 2709.01 of the Revised Code to require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings to defendants in criminal and traffic cases and to make an appropriation.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation (funding allocation) for court electronic notification systems, directly advancing public service funding under budget management.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires electronic hearing notifications for defendants, improving due process and access to court proceedings in criminal cases, aligning with defendant rights protection.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
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Referred to committee
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Dec 8, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Josh Williams
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