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) 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) 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) 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 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 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.

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) Monday announced the Ohio Controlling Board approved two items under the Department of Development’s Ohio Housing Trust Fund for a combined $22M to combat homelessness in Ohio.

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 — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today celebrated the Hudson Library & Historical Society in District 34 being named one of 16 libraries in Ohio to be awarded part of the $74,693 in federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

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 he has been appointed as ranking member for the House Insurance Committee for the remainder of the 136th General Assembly.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) Monday voted “NO” on the vote to override a school district property tax levy restriction provision vetoed in House Bill 96 (the state operating budget). Line-item 66 would eliminate several types of levies, limiting the choices voters have in how to support their schools and local governments, and would not provide real property tax relief to Ohioans. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall  (D-Akron) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) Wednesday voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula and dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) Wednesday helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio.