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HB 944 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require juvenile facility develop health care, education policies

Summary
To enact section 5139.15 of the Revised Code to require juvenile facilities to develop health care and education policies and make those policies available to the public on the facility's web site.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates juvenile facilities to develop and publish health and education policies, enhancing oversight and rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates juvenile facilities develop and publish education policies, ensuring educational access for incarcerated minors.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates juvenile facilities to develop and publish health care policies, improving transparency and access to care for patients.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
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May 19, 2026
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Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
OH
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