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OH SB350

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Patton

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds the Ohio Inspector General and deputy Inspector General to the statutory definition of "peace officer" in sections 109.71, 109.77, 121.483, and 2935.01 of the Ohio Revised Code

  • Grants peace officer status and arrest authority only while the Inspector General or deputy is engaged in official duties under sections 121.42 to 121.52 (the Inspector General's investigative authority)

  • Requires the Inspector General and deputy Inspector General to complete an approved peace officer basic training program and receive certification from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission

  • Updates terminology throughout the amended sections, changing "department of mental health and addiction services" to "behavioral health"

Legislative Description

Add Inspector General, Deputy IG to definition of peace officer

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

General Government2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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