Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 397 — Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced July 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    4 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill expands how profits from jail commissary funds can be used.

This bill aims to amend current regulations to broaden the uses of profits made from jail commissary funds. It allows for more flexibility in how these funds are allocated.

Summary

To amend section 341.25 of the Revised Code to expand the allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 397 includes additional co-sponsors, which means more representatives support the bill now compared to its earlier version. This change highlights broader backing for the legislation, which could influence its chances of passing in the future. Having more support can strengthen the bill's position as it moves forward in the legislative process.

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As Reported by the House Local Government Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
Representatives Brennan, Fowler Arthur, Schmidt To amend section 341.25 of the Revised Code to 1 expand the allowable uses of profits from jail 2 commissary funds.
Representatives Brennan, Fowler Arthur, Schmidt, King, Klopfenstein, Manning, Miller, K., Newman, Young To amend section 341.25 of the Revised Code to 1 expand the allowable uses of profits from jail 2 commissary funds.
18 (2) Commissary fund revenue over and above operating costs 19 Am.
18 Am.
397 Page 2 As Reported by the House Local Government Committee and reserve shall be considered profits.
397 Page 2 As Passed by the House (2) Commissary fund revenue over and above operating costs 19 and reserve shall be considered profits.
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Action History

  1. As Reported by the Senate Local Government Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

House — Favorable Passage

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 3000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 75 Yea · 12 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 60000
Democratic 151200
Total 751200
% of votes cast 86%14%0%0%
How each member voted (87)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Nay
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Nay
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Nay
C. Allison Russo Democratic Nay
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Nay
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Nay
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Nay
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Nay
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Nay
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Nay
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Nay
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Nay
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Diane Mullins Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Michelle Teska Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 3000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 397 do?
To amend section 341.25 of the Revised Code to expand the allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds.
Who sponsors HB 397?
HB 397 is sponsored by Kellie Deeter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 397?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced July 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 397?
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