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OH HB119

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2009

Primary Sponsor

Matt Huffman

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Enacts section 9.601 of the Revised Code to authorize law enforcement agencies to provide services to governmental entities in Ohio or other jurisdictions
  • Allows law enforcement agencies to contract with any governmental entity to provide law enforcement services on a regular basis or during emergencies with approval from governing boards of both parties
  • Permits law enforcement agencies to provide services without a contract if approved by the agency's governing board and authorized by a designated officer or employee
  • Extends Chapter 2744 liability protections to political subdivisions operating law enforcement agencies and their members when providing services outside their boundaries
  • Ensures law enforcement members working outside their political subdivision's boundaries maintain eligibility for pension funds, indemnity funds, and workers' compensation benefits under Chapter 4123

Legislative Description

To authorize law enforcement agencies to provide law enforcement services to governmental entities in Ohio or other jurisdictions by contract or, in the absence of a contract, with the approval of the governing board of the providing agency.

Law enforcement agencies-contract to serve other jurisdictions in & outside Ohio

Last Action

To Public Safety & Homeland Security

4/2/2009

Full Bill Text

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