Criminal Justice

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 460: Allow specified officials to carry a handgun in a govt facility

To amend section 2923.126 of the Revised Code to allow members of the General Assembly, statewide elected officials, judges, and magistrates to carry a concealed handgun in a government facility of the state or a political subdivision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill allows judges and magistrates, who are central to the criminal justice system, to carry handguns, which can be seen as a measure to protect officials involved in the administration of justice.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 416: Designate Police Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.448 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of United States Route 6 in Lorain County as the "Police Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors a fallen police officer, an act that symbolically strengthens recognition and respect for law enforcement, a key component of the criminal justice system.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly concerns a transportation asset (a highway) by formally designating a portion of it. This act of formal recognition within the transportation system can be seen as a form of 'advancing' or 'strengthening' the administrative and s...75% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 75: Enact the Chief Steven DiSario Act

To amend sections 4781.40, 5301.072, 5311.191, and 5321.131 of the Revised Code to prohibit manufactured home park operators, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, and landlords from restricting the display of the thin blue line flag and to name this act the Chief Steven DiSario Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill protects the right to display the 'thin blue line flag,' a symbol of support for law enforcement, thereby supporting a key component of the criminal justice system.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill protects the right of residents in manufactured home parks, condominiums, and rental properties to display a specific flag, which is a form of tenant/property right protection.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 150: Enact the Clock Out Kids Act

To amend sections 4109.08, 4109.13, and 4109.99 of the Revised Code to enact the Clock Out Kids Act to require school employees to report certain minor labor law violations, to increase penalties for certain minor labor law violations, and to create the Minor Labor Law Enforcement Fund; and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Minor Labor Law Enforcement Fund via appropriation, directly allocating state budget funds for labor law enforcement enforcement.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill increases penalties for minor labor law violations and creates a fund for enforcement, directly strengthening the punitive and enforcement aspects of the criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires school employees to report minor labor law violations, protecting students and involving educators directly in safeguarding their well-being.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 150 strengthens enforcement of minor labor laws by requiring reporting, increasing penalties, and creating an enforcement fund, thereby protecting workers' rights and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 331: Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance

To amend sections 1533.04, 2923.11, and 2923.17 of the Revised Code to remove firearm mufflers and suppressors from the classification of dangerous ordnance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill reduces criminalization by removing firearm mufflers/suppressors from the 'dangerous ordnance' classification, impacting criminal code sections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 18, 2025

HB 430: Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem Hwy

To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill designates a memorial highway for a law enforcement officer, symbolically supporting law enforcement within the criminal justice system.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly designates a portion of a State Route as a memorial highway, a legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 90: Define antisemitism for certain purposes

To amend section 4112.01 and to enact sections 124.92, 2701.21, and 4112.20 of the Revised Code to define antisemitism for the purpose of investigations and proceedings in courts and state agencies and for state employee anti-bias training.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill defines antisemitism for court proceedings and state agency investigations, providing a legal framework to protect civil rights within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill defines antisemitism for state employee anti-bias training and investigations, strengthening protections against discrimination in employment.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 137: Require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs

To enact sections 3727.81, 3727.811, and 5119.192 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill addresses the opioid crisis by requiring overdose reversal drugs. This aligns with public health and harm reduction strategies that support criminal justice reform by reducing drug-related deaths and potential criminal justice involvement.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill requires hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs, directly improving patient access to critical health services and strengthening public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Hospitals Substance Abuse

in committee · Ohio · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 241: Regards dog quarantine, disposition hearing, after a dog attack

To amend section 955.222 and to enact section 955.13 of the Revised Code to require a 10-day quarantine period for a dog following an attack and to require a court, under certain circumstances, to hold a hearing to determine the dog's disposition.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires courts to hold hearings for dog dispositions, directly engaging the judicial system, a component of criminal justice.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 5: Expedite unauthorized occupant removal; prohibit fraudulent deeds

To amend section 2909.07 and to enact sections 1923.16 and 2913.53 of the Revised Code to provide for the expedited removal of unauthorized occupants from residential property and to prohibit the use and sale of fraudulent deeds.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill enacts provisions to prohibit fraudulent deeds, directly addressing criminal activity and involving law enforcement and courts, aligning with the 'Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement' subject.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill strengthens property rights within housing by expediting removal of unauthorized occupants from residential property and prohibiting fraudulent deeds.85% confidence

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