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HB 548 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require alcohol, drug testing after officer use of force incident

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill enhances police accountability by mandating drug and alcohol testing for officers after use-of-force incidents, aligning with criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill mandates alcohol/drug testing for officers, a new employment standard. Amending section 4117.10 (collective bargaining) suggests it limits the scope of collective bargaining for public employees on this issue.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
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Darnell Brewer
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
OH
22
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Elgin Rogers
Elgin Rogers
DDemocratic
OH
42
Co
Photo of Juanita Brent
Juanita Brent
DDemocratic
OH
18
Co
Photo of Tristan Rader
Tristan Rader
DDemocratic
OH
13