Enact the Parker Kahle Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
1
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jean Schmidt
RRepublican
Co
Adam Bird
RRepublican
Co
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
Co
Dontavius Jarrells
DDemocratic
Co
Erika White
DDemocratic
Co
Gary Click
RRepublican
Co
Jack Daniels
RRepublican
Co
Kellie Deeter
RRepublican
Co
Marilyn John
RRepublican
Co
Mark Johnson
RRepublican
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