OH HB 686
in committeeEnact the Parker Kahle Act
Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower
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Quick answers
Did OH HB 686 pass?
Not yet. OH HB 686 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Referred to committee
What is OH HB 686 about?
To amend sections 2101.16, 2101.162, 2111.03, 2111.121, 2111.51, and 2113.031 and to enact section 3109.044 of the Revised Code to enact the Parker Kahle Act regarding guardianship of an adult child with a disability and the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities.
Who sponsors OH HB 686?
Jean Schmidt is the primary sponsor of OH HB 686, joined by 12 cosponsors.
Description
To amend sections 2101.16, 2101.162, 2111.03, 2111.121, 2111.51, and 2113.031 and to enact section 3109.044 of the Revised Code to enact the Parker Kahle Act regarding guardianship of an adult child with a disability and the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-10
- Latest action
- 2026-02-18 — Referred to committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Subjects
Sponsors
- Jean Schmidtprimary
- Cecil Thomascosponsor
- Mike Odiosocosponsor
- Crystal Lettcosponsor
- Mark Johnsoncosponsor
- Marilyn Johncosponsor
- Erika Whitecosponsor
- Kellie Deetercosponsor
- Jack K. Danielscosponsor
- Gary Clickcosponsor
- Sean P. Brennancosponsor
- Adam C. Birdcosponsor
- Dontavius L. Jarrellscosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-18
Referred to committee
referral-committee
2026-02-10
Introduced
introduction
Versions
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Votes
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Related bills
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