To amend section 9.63 of the Revised Code to withhold all state funding from municipal corporations that do not cooperate with federal homeland security activities and remove the Director of Public Safety's role in determining what constitutes noncooperation.
HB 825 proposes to officially designate English as the state language by adding a new section to the Revised Code. This change would establish English as the primary language for state government operations and official documents. The bill directly affects state agencies and the public by setting a legal standard for language use in official state business. Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to a committee for further review.
To amend sections 4151.01, 4151.02, 4151.03, 4151.04, 4151.05, 4151.06, and 4151.07 of the Revised Code to require additional Ohio employers to use E-verify and to prohibit certain employment practices.
To amend sections 4501.01, 4503.10, 4503.103, 4503.107, 4506.14, 4507.09, and 4507.501 of the Revised Code to require all limited term licenses and identification cards to have a maximum one-year expiration and prohibit multi-year or permanent vehicle-related registrations for temporary residents.
This bill prohibits law enforcement from making civil immigration-related arrests at specific locations such as schools, places of worship, healthcare facilities, and courthouses. The law aims to protect individuals from being detained solely based on their citizenship or immigration status while they are on the premises of these designated sites. However, the provision does not stop arrests if a judge has issued a valid criminal warrant for the person. By restricting where civil immigration arrests can occur, the bill seeks to create safe zones for vulnerable populations and essential community services.
HB 826 introduces a new felony charge for obstructing federal immigration enforcement. This law directly affects individuals who attempt to prevent, obstruct, or delay federal immigration officers from carrying out their duties. Under the bill, anyone found guilty of these actions would be charged with a fifth-degree felony. The legislation adds this specific offense to the state's Revised Code to address interference with federal agents.
To enact sections 113.65 and 5166.38 of the Revised Code to establish the American Dream Voluntary Transition Program as a component of the Medicaid program and to designate this act the American Dream Act.
To amend sections 4507.04 and 5502.11 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person without legal presence in the United States from driving in Ohio with an out-of-state license and to require the Attorney General to take certain enforcement actions.
To amend section 4507.11 and to enact section 4506.091 of the Revised Code to require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to administer all drivers exams in English.
This resolution (HR 330) urges Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. It does not create new law but advocates for the SAVE Act’s key requirements: requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, mandating photo ID for all federal elections (in-person and absentee), and directing states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The resolution cites concerns about noncitizen voting as justification, emphasizing election security. It was introduced by Ohio representatives in February 2026 and refers the matter to Congress for action.
