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HB 542 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require all inmate pregnancy outcomes be reported to DRC

Summary
To enact sections 341.28, 753.34, and 5120.6511 of the Revised Code to require all inmate pregnancy outcomes to be reported to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires reporting of inmate pregnancy outcomes to the DRC, enhancing data and oversight within the correctional system, a core component of criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires reporting of inmate pregnancy outcomes, providing data crucial for monitoring and potentially improving health services and public health within correctional facilities.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 22, 2025 Last action Oct 29, 2025
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Committee
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Oct 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Oct 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
P
Photo of Terrence Upchurch
Terrence Upchurch
DDemocratic
OH
20
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Darnell Brewer
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
OH
22
Co
Photo of Ismail Mohamed
Ismail Mohamed
DDemocratic
OH
3
Co
Photo of Johnathan Newman
Johnathan Newman
RRepublican
OH
80
Co
Photo of Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
OH
14