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OH HB281
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Williams
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AI Summary
- Licensed hospitals and psychiatric hospitals in Ohio must permit federal immigration officers, DHS agents, and assisting state/local law enforcement to enter facilities to enforce federal immigration law
- Hospital employees and contractors must facilitate officer access for arrests under judicial or administrative warrants, interviews, and collection of information or evidence
- Officers must demonstrate their identity and that they are seeking access solely for immigration enforcement purposes before being granted entry or receiving information
- Hospital governing boards must adopt written policies establishing standards and procedures for employee compliance with these requirements
- Violations result in termination of state grant funding and suspension of Medicaid provider agreements, with investigations conducted by the Director of Health or Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Legislative Description
Regards hospitals and enforcement of federal immigration law
Health and Human Services : Health Care
Last Action
Referred to committee: Public Safety
5/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Safety5/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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