Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells - District 1

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today praised Federal lawmakers for considering legislation to expand access to overdose-reversal medications in schools. In January 2026, House Bill 57 (HB 57), which authorizes schools to store and administer overdose-reversal medication, such as Naloxone, in emergencies to prevent fatal overdoses among students and staff, went into effect in Ohio. The bipartisan legislation championed by Rep. Jarrells and Majority Whip Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) places Ohio as a leading state in overdose prevention in K-12 schools.  

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Wednesday hosted a Behavioral Health Legislative Brunch at the Vern Riffe Center, bringing together behavioral health professionals, advocates, and community leaders from across Ohio to discuss strategies for improving behavioral health outcomes statewide.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today held a press conference recognizing Juneteenth and reflect on the continuing pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality for Black Ohioans.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial state capital budget in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. The passing of this bill will provide $8.35M to District 01 for community initiatives and state-owned infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, improving public infrastructure, preserving cultural institutions, and enhancing quality of life for residents across the region.