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Rep. Gross' House Bill 459, 'Katelyn's Law,'  Receives First Hearing in House Judiciary Committee

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) this week testified in the House Judiciary Committee in favor of House Bill 459, ‘Katelyn’s Law,’ legislation aimed at strengthening accountability for those who conceal human remains.

 
 
Representative Ritter Supports Fostering School Success Act

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday passed House Bill 25, the Fostering School Success Act.

 
 
Representative Thomas Introduces the Local Government Employees Using State Insurance Pool Act

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced the introduction of new legislation to both lower costs paid by local governments for employees’ insurance and streamline the administrative process to save taxpayer dollars.

 
 
State Representative Ty Moore Testifies for Conservancy District Protection Bill

State Representative Ty Moore (R-Caldwell) provided sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Natural Resources Committee for House Bill 603 – legislation to strengthen conservancy districts’ ability to enter into contracts confidently and responsibly. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill Honoring Pickaway County Sheriff's Office Detective Rex Emrick

State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 37, legislation that honors the life, career and legacy of longtime Pickaway County Sheriff’s Deputy Rex Emrick, who died in the line of duty on January 26th, 2021. 

 
 
Rep. Thomas Votes to Establish Ohio Defense and Space Commission

State Representative Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) yesterday voted in support of House Bill 292 – legislation to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.  

 
 
Reps. John, Newman Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 507, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. 

 
 
Reps. Newman, John Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 507, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. 

 
 
Reps. Newman, John Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 507, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. 

 
 
Legislation to Address Pre-Trial Criminal Justice Reform
March 5, 2026
Reps. Swearingen and LaRe Hold Press Conference on the Ohio Holly Act

COLUMBUS –State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) yesterday held a press conference on the Ohio Holly Act, newly introduced legislation that aims to protect Ohioans from violent offenders by reforming bail requirements.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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