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OH HB 548

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Require alcohol, drug testing after officer use of force incident

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Did OH HB 548 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 548 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-10-29): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 548 about?

To amend sections 3701.143 and 4117.10 and to enact section 2935.34 of the Revised Code to require testing for alcohol or drugs of abuse after incidents involving an officer's use of force.

Who sponsors OH HB 548?

Darnell T. Brewer is the primary sponsor of OH HB 548, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

To amend sections 3701.143 and 4117.10 and to enact section 2935.34 of the Revised Code to require testing for alcohol or drugs of abuse after incidents involving an officer's use of force.

Introduced
2025-10-22
Latest action
2025-10-29 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Darnell T. Brewerprimary
  • Elgin Rogers, Jr.cosponsor
  • Tristan Radercosponsor
  • Crystal Lettcosponsor
  • Juanita O. Brentcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-10-29

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-10-22

    Introduced

    introduction

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Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb548/

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