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HB 412 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Allow village to contract with county prosecutor

HB 412 allows Ohio villages to contract directly with their county prosecutor for legal services instead of maintaining their own legal staff. This directly affects villages seeking cost-effective legal representation and county prosecutors offering those services. The bill amends Revised Code sections 309.09 and 733.48 to establish a formal process for these contracts. The change provides villages with a practical option to access legal expertise through existing county resources.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allows villages to seek 'cost-effective legal representation,' promoting fiscal responsibility and potentially reducing local government spending.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 412 enhances access to legal expertise for villages by allowing contracts with county prosecutors, strengthening a core component of the criminal justice system.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 7, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025
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Sep 15, 2025
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Aug 7, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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D.J. Swearingen
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