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OH HB397
Bill
Status
11/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kellie Deeter
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code section 341.25 to expand how sheriffs may spend profits from jail commissary funds
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Adds new allowable use: purchasing medication related to treatment and programming for incarcerated persons
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Adds new allowable use: paying for advanced staff training of jail personnel beyond state-mandated requirements
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Expands existing provision to allow funds for investigating allegations of staff misconduct, illegal contraband conveyance, or sexual abuse within the facility
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Expands technology purchases to include tools for contraband prevention and general jail safety equipment that exceeds minimum required standards
Legislative Description
Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds
Senate Local Government Committee
Last Action
Referred to committee: Local Government
2/11/2026