Reps. Brent, Carruthers Urge Passage of Aisha's Law

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) and Rep. Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) Wednesday held a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse announcing the reintroduction of Aisha’s Law (House Bill 486).

“Enough is enough. How many more people must die as a result of domestic violence before this legislation is law? This General Assembly must prioritize this domestic violence bill to have risk assessment training for law enforcement and stop child endangerment. Ohioans are tired of empty promises. It is time for legislators to put people first,” said Rep. Brent.

“This issue is very personal to me as my mother was a survivor of domestic violence,” said Rep. Carruthers. “It is important that we pass Aisha’s Law quickly to equip law enforcement with better training in these situations and to offer more support to survivors.”

Aisha’s Law is named after Aisha Fraser, a Shaker Heights teacher who was murdered by her ex-husband. This is the third General Assembly where Aisha’s law has been introduced. Aisha’s Law was voted out of the Ohio House in the 133rd and 134th General Assembly.