Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 412 — Allow village to contract with county prosecutor

Last action — Referred to committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To amend sections 309.09 and 733.48 of the Revised Code to allow a village to contract with the county prosecutor for legal services.

Bill Text

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The bill allows villages to contract with the county prosecutor for legal services.

  • Section 309.09

    A village may contract with the county prosecutor for legal services.

    Villages can now hire the county prosecutor for legal services through contracts.

  • Section 733.48

    A village may contract with the county prosecutor for legal services.

    This section explicitly permits villages to secure legal services from the county prosecutor.

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 412 do?
To amend sections 309.09 and 733.48 of the Revised Code to allow a village to contract with the county prosecutor for legal services.
Who sponsors HB 412?
HB 412 is sponsored by D. J. Swearingen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 412?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 412?
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