Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 677 — Regards custody interference, missing children, certain call data

Last action — Reported - Re-referred to Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 12% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    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 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies laws on custody interference and requires call location data for missing children cases.

This bill updates laws related to interference with custody and mandates that wireless providers share call location info with law enforcement during emergencies. It also establishes an endangered missing child alert system.

What this means for you
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  • Families: Families will benefit from improved procedures for responding to missing children cases.

Summary

To amend section 2919.23 and to enact sections 2929.45, 4927.25, 4927.26, 4927.27, 4927.28, 4927.29, and 5502.55 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing interference with custody, to require wireless service providers to provide call location information to law enforcement in certain emergency situations, and to create an endangered missing child alert.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 677 replaced references from the House Public Safety Committee to the House Rules and Reference Committee. This change is important because it indicates a shift in oversight, potentially altering how the bill is reviewed and debated in the legislative process. Such adjustments can influence the focus and priorities of the bill, which may affect its outcomes and impact on public policy.

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As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
677 Page 2 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee mental or physical disability under the age of twenty-one;
677 Page 2 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee mental or physical disability under the age of twenty-one;
677 Page 3 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee a felony of the fifth degree.
677 Page 3 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee a felony of the fifth degree.
677 Page 4 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee referred to as "pings," and will typically reflect a latitude 78 and longitude along with a certainty factor.
677 Page 4 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee referred to as "pings," and will typically reflect a latitude 78 and longitude along with a certainty factor.
677 Page 5 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee a wireless service provider may establish protocols for the 106 voluntary disclosure of call location information.
677 Page 5 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee a wireless service provider may establish protocols for the 106 voluntary disclosure of call location information.
677 Page 6 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee township or joint police district.
677 Page 6 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee township or joint police district.
677 Page 7 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (2) The local investigating law enforcement agency 164 determines that the endangered missing child is under eighteen 165 years of age.
677 Page 7 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee (2) The local investigating law enforcement agency 164 determines that the endangered missing child is under eighteen 165 years of age.
677 Page 8 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee Section 2.
677 Page 8 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee Section 2.
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Action History

  1. As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

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

Reported

Failed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea

Official roll call →

House — Re-referred

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea

Official roll call →

House — Favorable Passage

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Reported

Failed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety civil-rights technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 677 do?
To amend section 2919.23 and to enact sections 2929.45, 4927.25, 4927.26, 4927.27, 4927.28, 4927.29, and 5502.55 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing interference with custody, to require wireless service providers to provide call location information to law enforcement in certain emergency situations, and to create an endangered missing child alert.
Who sponsors HB 677?
HB 677 is sponsored by Eric Synenberg (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 677?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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