Representative Derrick Hall - District 34

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved one item from the Department of Development to provide $156K to Pyramid Holdings III LLC for assistance in the purchase of an industrial warehouse in Tallmadge, Ohio. This purchase is intended to facilitate business development and create jobs in the district. As a result of the approval, six full-time jobs will be created at the warehouse on South Thomas Road. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) this week introduced House Resolution (HR) 429 , a resolution to honor the University of Akron men’s basketball team, with State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron). The team secured the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championship with a score of 79-76, earning the third consecutive league tournament crown.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) this week introduced House Resolution (HR) 428, a resolution to honor the University of Akron women’s swimming and diving team, with State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron). The team secured the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championship for the fifth consecutive year.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) this week introduced the Fair Claims Accountability Act, HB 891. This legislation establishes a Medical Claims Consumer Assistance Program (MCCAP) to provide services to consumers: assistance filing complaints, settling health insurance conflicts, tracking inquiries, educating patients about their rights and responsibilities, providing referrals, and more. HB 891 also establishes penalties for insurers when wrongful denials or insufficient coverage of a valid consumer claim occur.