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OH HB700

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid societies from using fund money to provide legal services or assistance to individuals unlawfully present in the United States

  • Prohibits state agencies and entities receiving state funds from providing grants, loans, or services to any entity that uses federal, state, or local funds to provide gender transition services to minors

  • Requires the Auditor of State to issue findings for recovery against violators, including full repayment of misused funds plus all additional funds received after the first violation date

  • Imposes a 4-year ineligibility period for receiving state funds on any entity found to have violated these prohibitions

  • Modifies the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation board of directors to require at least one voting member who is the chief executive officer of a legal aid society

Legislative Description

Regards Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, use of state funds

Health and Human Services : Public Assistance

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

General Government2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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