Derrick Hall News

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. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) this week introduced the Prescription Relief and Inflation Cost Elimination Act, or the P.R.I.C.E. Act. This legislation, HB 890, establishes a Prescription Drug Affordability Board and a stakeholder council within the Department of Insurance to review prescription drug pricing and improve affordability. The board will analyze high-cost drugs, determine whether they create affordability problems for patients or the health system, and set upper payment limits for certain drugs when needed, based on factors such as wholesale acquisition costs, price increases, rebates, patient cost-sharing, and overall market impact. The P.R.I.C.E. Act also repeals a prior transparency advisory council law and creates a dedicated fund to support the board’s operations and enforcement activities.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today responded to an Ohio Supreme Court ruling that states that submetering companies are public utilities under state law and therefore are subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). This ruling contradicts House Bill (HB) 173, a bill recently passed by the Ohio House that aims to exempt certain submetering businesses from regulation as a public utility by PUCO.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus today released the following statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved one item under the Department of Natural Resources’ Clean Ohio Trail Fund for a combined $500K to build the Akron-Peninsula Road Multi-Use Trail and improve outdoor recreational opportunities for locals.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today announced that Metro RTA, Summit County’s bussing system, will be offering free fares on Election Day on November 4th, Veterans’ Day on November 11th, and Giving Tuesday on December 2nd.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) this week introduced House Resolution (HR) 262, a resolution to honor the 200th anniversary of the Tallmadge Church. Dedicated on September 8th, 1825, the Tallmadge Church represents the rich history of the city of Tallmadge. It serves as a historical landmark, an event venue, and a place to gather and learn in the community.