Dontavius L. Jarrells News

COLUMBUS - State Reps. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Bill Seitz (R- Cincinnati) today proudly announce the overwhelming passage of House Bill (HB) 164, the Foster-to College Scholarship Act, in the House of Representatives today.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 1, in conjunction with House Bill 2, during yesterday’s Special Session in the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS – Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Majority Floor Leader Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) today announced the House Finance Committee’s favorable passage of the bipartisan Foster-to-College Scholarship Act (HB 164). 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today introduced the bipartisan Campus Accountability and Modernization to Protect University Students (CAMPUS) Act along with Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today proudly announced that Ohio will receive $184.3M from the Federal Government as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This crucial funding aims to identify and replace lead water lines across the state.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced his intention to introduce groundbreaking legislation aimed at reforming Ohio's judicial system. The proposed Conviction Integrity Act seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals seeking to overturn wrongful convictions based on new evidence.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at combating the scourge of prostate cancer. The Health Insurance Mandate for Prostate Cancer Screening Act (HIM Act) will require health insurers to cover preventative screenings for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer.

COLUMBUS - State Reps. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today announced that their bipartisan bill, House Bill (HB) 320, honoring former Major League baseball player Al Oliver unanimously passed out of the House Transportation Committee this afternoon.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Board of Education has announced a realignment of its committees to increase community engagement in advancing the district’s goals and strategic plan. This restructuring reflects the Board’s commitment to transparency and accountability with the community, while continuing to prioritize student needs within the dynamic educational system. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today celebrates an important development for housing justice in Columbus with a landmark settlement for the displaced residents of the Latitude 525 apartment complex. This achievement comes after more than a year of advocacy and negotiation, following the evacuation of nearly 150 families from their homes due to unsafe living conditions.