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OH HB84
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Steve Demetriou
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AI Summary
- Lowers the minimum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer in Ohio from twenty-one to eighteen years of age.
- Retains existing physical examination requirements within 120 days of appointment, to be conducted by a licensed physician or qualified nurse professional, certifying fitness for duty.
- Maintains the maximum age limit of thirty-five years for original police officer appointments, unless a city ordinance or civil service township resolution establishes a different age limit.
- Permits municipal corporations and civil service townships to establish police cadet programs employing eighteen-year-olds for training purposes, with restrictions prohibiting cadets from carrying firearms except for training instruction.
- Requires the appointing authority to file physical examination reports with the Ohio police and fire pension fund prior to appointment, with examination fees paid by the civil service commission.
Legislative Description
Lower the minimum age for appointment as a police officer
Employment
Last Action
Referred to committee: Homeland Security
2/28/2023
Committee Referrals
Homeland Security2/28/2023
Full Bill Text
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