Clarify elected official right to inspect detention facilities
This bill clarifies that state elected officials in Ohio have the right to visit, inspect, and assess any state-owned detention facilities at any time without notice. It directly affects lawmakers by establishing their authority to oversee conditions in facilities that house detainees for federal immigration purposes. The legislation is based on the principle that legislative oversight of executive agencies is essential for maintaining checks and balances in government. By affirming this right, the bill aims to ensure transparency and accountability in institutions that hold Ohio residents who have been politically disenfranchised.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Latyna Humphrey
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