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

HB 852 — Require appointed police chief to complete officer basic training

Last action — Introduced

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires new police chiefs to complete basic officer training.

This bill mandates that individuals appointed as police chiefs must complete a peace officer basic training program. It amends existing laws to ensure that police leadership has foundational training.

Summary

To amend sections 109.77 and 737.15 and to enact sections 505.496 and 737.053 of the Revised Code to require an individual appointed as a chief of police to complete a peace officer basic training program.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 852, the list of cosponsors has significantly expanded, adding many more representatives compared to the earlier Committee report. This change indicates broader support for the bill among lawmakers, which can be important for ensuring its passage through the legislative process. The increased backing may also reflect a growing consensus on the bill's importance or relevance to public safety issues.

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As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
Representatives Abrams, Ghanbari, Willis To amend sections 109.77 and 737.15 and to enact 1 sections 505.496 and 737.053 of the Revised Code 2 to require an individual appointed as a chief of 3 police to complete a peace officer basic 4 training program.
Representatives Abrams, Ghanbari, Willis, Brennan, Cockley, Daniels, Dovilla, Glassburn, Johnson, Lampton, Lawson-Rowe, Mathews, A., Mathews, T., McClain, Miller, M., Plummer, Rader, Robb Blasdel, Russo, Santucci, Sigrist, Sims, Thomas, C., Tims, White, A., Williams To amend sections 109.77 and 737.15 and to enact 1 sections 505.496 and 737.053 of the Revised Code 2 to require an individual appointed as a chief of 3 police to complete a peace officer basic 4 training program.
13 (B)(1) Notwithstanding any general, special, or local law 14 or charter to the contrary, and except as otherwise provided in 15 this section, no person shall receive an original appointment on 16 a permanent basis as any of the following unless the person 17 previously has been awarded a certificate by the executive 18 director of the Ohio peace officer training commission attesting 19 H.
13 (B)(1) Notwithstanding any general, special, or local law 14 or charter to the contrary, and except as otherwise provided in 15 this section, no person shall receive an original appointment on 16 H.
852 Page 2 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee to the person's satisfactory completion of an approved state, 20 county, municipal, or department of natural resources peace 21 officer basic training program:
852 Page 2 As Passed by the House a permanent basis as any of the following unless the person 17 previously has been awarded a certificate by the executive 18 director of the Ohio peace officer training commission attesting 19 to the person's satisfactory completion of an approved state, 20 county, municipal, or department of natural resources peace 21 officer basic training program:
43 (i) A special police officer employed by a municipal 44 corporation at a municipal airport, or other municipal air 45 navigation facility, that has scheduled operations, as defined 46 in section 119.3 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 47 H.
43 (i) A special police officer employed by a municipal 44 H.
852 Page 3 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee C.F.R.
852 Page 3 As Passed by the House corporation at a municipal airport, or other municipal air 45 navigation facility, that has scheduled operations, as defined 46 in section 119.3 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 47 C.F.R.
71 (b) A natural resources law enforcement staff officer, 72 park officer, forest officer, preserve officer, wildlife 73 officer, or state watercraft officer of the department of 74 natural resources;
71 (b) A natural resources law enforcement staff officer, 72 park officer, forest officer, preserve officer, wildlife 73 H.
75 (c) An employee of a park district under section 511.232 76 H.
852 Page 4 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee or 1545.13 of the Revised Code;
852 Page 4 As Passed by the House officer, or state watercraft officer of the department of 74 natural resources;
75 (c) An employee of a park district under section 511.232 76 or 1545.13 of the Revised Code;
99 (3) For purposes of division (B) of this section, a state, 100 county, municipal, or department of natural resources peace 101 officer basic training program, regardless of whether the 102 program is to be completed by peace officers appointed on a 103 permanent or temporary, probationary, or other nonpermanent 104 basis, shall include training in the handling of the offense of 105 H.
99 (3) For purposes of division (B) of this section, a state, 100 county, municipal, or department of natural resources peace 101 officer basic training program, regardless of whether the 102 H.
852 Page 5 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee domestic violence, other types of domestic violence-related 106 offenses and incidents, protection orders and consent agreements 107 issued or approved under section 2919.26 or 3113.31 of the 108 Revised Code, crisis intervention training, and training on 109 companion animal encounters and companion animal behavior.
852 Page 5 As Passed by the House program is to be completed by peace officers appointed on a 103 permanent or temporary, probationary, or other nonpermanent 104 basis, shall include training in the handling of the offense of 105 domestic violence, other types of domestic violence-related 106 offenses and incidents, protection orders and consent agreements 107 issued or approved under section 2919.26 or 3113.31 of the 108 Revised Code, crisis intervention training, and training on 109 companion animal encounters and companion animal behavior.
126 (4) Division (B) of this section does not apply to any 127 person serving on a permanent basis on March 28, 1985, as a park 128 officer, forest officer, preserve officer, wildlife officer, or 129 state watercraft officer of the department of natural resources 130 or as an employee of a park district under section 511.232 or 131 1545.13 of the Revised Code, to any person serving on a 132 permanent basis on March 6, 1986, as an employee of a 133 conservancy district designated pursuant to section 6101.75 of 134 the Revised Code, to any person serving on a permanent basis on 135 January 10, 1991, as a preserve officer of the department of 136 H.
126 (4) Division (B) of this section does not apply to any 127 person serving on a permanent basis on March 28, 1985, as a park 128 officer, forest officer, preserve officer, wildlife officer, or 129 state watercraft officer of the department of natural resources 130 or as an employee of a park district under section 511.232 or 131 1545.13 of the Revised Code, to any person serving on a 132 permanent basis on March 6, 1986, as an employee of a 133 H.
852 Page 6 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee natural resources, to any person employed on a permanent basis 137 on July 2, 1992, as a special police officer by the department 138 of mental health and addiction services behavioral health 139 pursuant to section 5119.08 of the Revised Code or by the 140 department of developmental disabilities pursuant to section 141 5123.13 of the Revised Code, to any person serving on a 142 permanent basis on May 17, 2000, as a special police officer 143 employed by a port authority under section 4582.04 or 4582.28 of 144 the Revised Code, to any person serving on a permanent basis on 145 March 19, 2003, as a special police officer employed by a 146 municipal corporation at a municipal airport or other municipal 147 air navigation facility described in division (A)(19) of section 148 109.71 of the Revised Code, to any person serving on a permanent 149 basis on June 19, 1978, as a state university law enforcement 150 officer pursuant to section 3345.04 of the Revised Code and who, 151 immediately prior to June 19, 1978, was serving as a special 152 police officer designated under authority of that section, or to 153 any person serving on a permanent basis on September 20, 1984, 154 as a liquor control investigator, known after June 30, 1999, as 155 an enforcement agent of the department of public safety, engaged 156 in the enforcement of Chapters 4301.
852 Page 6 As Passed by the House conservancy district designated pursuant to section 6101.75 of 134 the Revised Code, to any person serving on a permanent basis on 135 January 10, 1991, as a preserve officer of the department of 136 natural resources, to any person employed on a permanent basis 137 on July 2, 1992, as a special police officer by the department 138 of mental health and addiction services behavioral health 139 pursuant to section 5119.08 of the Revised Code or by the 140 department of developmental disabilities pursuant to section 141 5123.13 of the Revised Code, to any person serving on a 142 permanent basis on May 17, 2000, as a special police officer 143 employed by a port authority under section 4582.04 or 4582.28 of 144 the Revised Code, to any person serving on a permanent basis on 145 March 19, 2003, as a special police officer employed by a 146 municipal corporation at a municipal airport or other municipal 147 air navigation facility described in division (A)(19) of section 148 109.71 of the Revised Code, to any person serving on a permanent 149 basis on June 19, 1978, as a state university law enforcement 150 officer pursuant to section 3345.04 of the Revised Code and who, 151 immediately prior to June 19, 1978, was serving as a special 152 police officer designated under authority of that section, or to 153 any person serving on a permanent basis on September 20, 1984, 154 as a liquor control investigator, known after June 30, 1999, as 155 an enforcement agent of the department of public safety, engaged 156 in the enforcement of Chapters 4301.
158 (5) Division (B) of this section does not apply to any 159 person who is appointed as a regional transit authority police 160 officer pursuant to division (Y) of section 306.35 of the 161 Revised Code if, on or before July 1, 1996, the person has 162 completed satisfactorily an approved state, county, municipal, 163 or department of natural resources peace officer basic training 164 program and has been awarded a certificate by the executive 165 director of the Ohio peace officer training commission attesting 166 to the person's satisfactory completion of such an approved 167 H.
158 (5) Division (B) of this section does not apply to any 159 person who is appointed as a regional transit authority police 160 officer pursuant to division (Y) of section 306.35 of the 161 Revised Code if, on or before July 1, 1996, the person has 162 completed satisfactorily an approved state, county, municipal, 163 or department of natural resources peace officer basic training 164 H.
852 Page 7 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee program and if, on July 1, 1996, the person is performing peace 168 officer functions for a regional transit authority.
852 Page 7 As Passed by the House program and has been awarded a certificate by the executive 165 director of the Ohio peace officer training commission attesting 166 to the person's satisfactory completion of such an approved 167 program and if, on July 1, 1996, the person is performing peace 168 officer functions for a regional transit authority.
190 (D) No bailiff or deputy bailiff of a court of record of 191 this state and no criminal investigator who is employed by the 192 state public defender shall carry a firearm, as defined in 193 section 2923.11 of the Revised Code, while on duty unless the 194 bailiff, deputy bailiff, or criminal investigator has done or 195 received one of the following:
190 (D) No bailiff or deputy bailiff of a court of record of 191 this state and no criminal investigator who is employed by the 192 state public defender shall carry a firearm, as defined in 193 H.
196 H.
852 Page 8 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (1) Has been awarded a certificate by the executive 197 director of the Ohio peace officer training commission, which 198 certificate attests to satisfactory completion of an approved 199 state, county, or municipal basic training program for bailiffs 200 and deputy bailiffs of courts of record and for criminal 201 investigators employed by the state public defender that has 202 been recommended by the Ohio peace officer training commission;
852 Page 8 As Passed by the House section 2923.11 of the Revised Code, while on duty unless the 194 bailiff, deputy bailiff, or criminal investigator has done or 195 received one of the following:
196 (1) Has been awarded a certificate by the executive 197 director of the Ohio peace officer training commission, which 198 certificate attests to satisfactory completion of an approved 199 state, county, or municipal basic training program for bailiffs 200 and deputy bailiffs of courts of record and for criminal 201 investigators employed by the state public defender that has 202 been recommended by the Ohio peace officer training commission;
220 (2) Before a person seeking a certificate completes an 221 approved peace officer basic training program, the executive 222 director shall request a criminal history records check on the 223 person.
220 (2) Before a person seeking a certificate completes an 221 approved peace officer basic training program, the executive 222 H.
The executive director shall submit the person's 224 fingerprints to the bureau of criminal identification and 225 investigation, which shall submit the fingerprints to the 226 H.
852 Page 9 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history 227 records check.
852 Page 9 As Passed by the House director shall request a criminal history records check on the 223 person.
The executive director shall submit the person's 224 fingerprints to the bureau of criminal identification and 225 investigation, which shall submit the fingerprints to the 226 federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history 227 records check.
251 (F)(1) Regardless of whether the person has been awarded 252 the certificate or has been classified as a peace officer prior 253 to, on, or after October 16, 1996, the executive director of the 254 Ohio peace officer training commission shall revoke any 255 certificate that has been awarded to a person as prescribed in 256 H.
251 (F)(1) Regardless of whether the person has been awarded 252 H.
852 Page 10 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee this section if the person does either of the following:
852 Page 10 As Passed by the House the certificate or has been classified as a peace officer prior 253 to, on, or after October 16, 1996, the executive director of the 254 Ohio peace officer training commission shall revoke any 255 certificate that has been awarded to a person as prescribed in 256 this section if the person does either of the following:
282 (G)(1) If a person is awarded a certificate under this 283 section and the certificate is revoked pursuant to division (E) 284 (4) or (F) of this section, the person shall not be eligible to 285 receive, at any time, a certificate attesting to the person's 286 H.
282 H.
852 Page 11 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee satisfactory completion of a peace officer basic training 287 program.
852 Page 11 As Passed by the House (G)(1) If a person is awarded a certificate under this 283 section and the certificate is revoked pursuant to division (E) 284 (4) or (F) of this section, the person shall not be eligible to 285 receive, at any time, a certificate attesting to the person's 286 satisfactory completion of a peace officer basic training 287 program.
307 (I) No person who is appointed as a peace officer of a 308 county, township, or municipal corporation on or after April 9, 309 1985, shall serve as a peace officer of that county, township, 310 or municipal corporation unless the person has received training 311 in the handling of missing children and child abuse and neglect 312 cases from an approved state, county, township, or municipal 313 police officer basic training program or receives the training 314 within the time prescribed by rules adopted by the attorney 315 general pursuant to section 109.741 of the Revised Code.
307 (I) No person who is appointed as a peace officer of a 308 county, township, or municipal corporation on or after April 9, 309 1985, shall serve as a peace officer of that county, township, 310 or municipal corporation unless the person has received training 311 in the handling of missing children and child abuse and neglect 312 H.
316 H.
852 Page 12 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (J) No part of any approved state, county, or municipal 317 basic training program for bailiffs and deputy bailiffs of 318 courts of record and no part of any approved state, county, or 319 municipal basic training program for criminal investigators 320 employed by the state public defender shall be used as credit 321 toward the completion by a peace officer of any part of the 322 approved state, county, or municipal peace officer basic 323 training program that the peace officer is required by this 324 section to complete satisfactorily.
852 Page 12 As Passed by the House cases from an approved state, county, township, or municipal 313 police officer basic training program or receives the training 314 within the time prescribed by rules adopted by the attorney 315 general pursuant to section 109.741 of the Revised Code.
316 (J) No part of any approved state, county, or municipal 317 basic training program for bailiffs and deputy bailiffs of 318 courts of record and no part of any approved state, county, or 319 municipal basic training program for criminal investigators 320 employed by the state public defender shall be used as credit 321 toward the completion by a peace officer of any part of the 322 approved state, county, or municipal peace officer basic 323 training program that the peace officer is required by this 324 section to complete satisfactorily.
335 (2) The individual has satisfactory work experience, a 336 government certification, or a private certification as 337 described in that chapter in the same profession, occupation, or 338 occupational activity as the profession, occupation, or 339 occupational activity for which the certificate is required in 340 this state in a state that does not require completion of such a 341 training program.
335 (2) The individual has satisfactory work experience, a 336 government certification, or a private certification as 337 described in that chapter in the same profession, occupation, or 338 occupational activity as the profession, occupation, or 339 occupational activity for which the certificate is required in 340 this state in a state that does not require completion of such a 341 H.
342 (M)(1) Except as provided in division (M)(2) of this 343 section, no certificate awarded by the executive director of the 344 Ohio peace officer training commission attesting to a person's 345 H.
852 Page 13 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee satisfactory completion of an approved state, county, municipal, 346 or department of natural resources peace officer basic training 347 program shall be deemed insufficient for an appointment to a 348 position listed in division (B)(1) of this section because of a 349 lapse in the person's service as a peace officer.
852 Page 13 As Passed by the House training program.
342 (M)(1) Except as provided in division (M)(2) of this 343 section, no certificate awarded by the executive director of the 344 Ohio peace officer training commission attesting to a person's 345 satisfactory completion of an approved state, county, municipal, 346 or department of natural resources peace officer basic training 347 program shall be deemed insufficient for an appointment to a 348 position listed in division (B)(1) of this section because of a 349 lapse in the person's service as a peace officer.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of 366 this section, a board of township trustees of a township police 367 district or joint police district board shall not appoint an 368 individual as a chief of police under section 505.49 of the 369 Revised Code after the effective date of this section unless the 370 individual holds a certificate attesting to the individual's 371 satisfactory completion of an approved peace officer basic 372 training program under section 109.77 of the Revised Code.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of 366 this section, a board of township trustees of a township police 367 district or joint police district board shall not appoint an 368 individual as a chief of police under section 505.49 of the 369 Revised Code after the effective date of this section unless the 370 H.
373 (B)(1) A board of township trustees of a township police 374 H.
852 Page 14 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee district or joint police district board may appoint an 375 individual who does not hold a peace officer certificate as an 376 interim chief of police.
852 Page 14 As Passed by the House individual holds a certificate attesting to the individual's 371 satisfactory completion of an approved peace officer basic 372 training program under section 109.77 of the Revised Code.
373 (B)(1) A board of township trustees of a township police 374 district or joint police district board may appoint an 375 individual who does not hold a peace officer certificate as an 376 interim chief of police.
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398 (1) Fill a vacant position of chief of police or interim 399 chief of police within one hundred eighty days of the position 400 becoming vacant;
398 (1) Fill a vacant position of chief of police or interim 399 H.
401 (2) Comply with division (A) of this section.
402 (E) A township or joint police district is ineligible to 403 H.
852 Page 15 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee receive either of the following for a violation of division (D) 404 of this section:
852 Page 15 As Passed by the House chief of police within one hundred eighty days of the position 400 becoming vacant;
401 (2) Comply with division (A) of this section.
402 (E) A township or joint police district is ineligible to 403 receive either of the following for a violation of division (D) 404 of this section:
426 (2) An individual appointed as an interim chief of police 427 shall serve a term of not longer than six months, except that 428 the director of public safety may extend the term for good 429 cause.
426 (2) An individual appointed as an interim chief of police 427 shall serve a term of not longer than six months, except that 428 H.
The individual must enroll in an approved peace officer 430 basic training program leading to a certificate of completion 431 under section 109.77 of the Revised Code during the individual's 432 H.
852 Page 16 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee term.
852 Page 16 As Passed by the House the director of public safety may extend the term for good 429 cause.
The individual must enroll in an approved peace officer 430 basic training program leading to a certificate of completion 431 under section 109.77 of the Revised Code during the individual's 432 term.
(A) Each village shall have a marshal, 455 designated chief of police, appointed by the mayor with the 456 advice and consent of the legislative authority of the village, 457 who need not be a resident of the village at the time of 458 appointment but shall become a resident thereof within six 459 months after appointment by the mayor and confirmation by the 460 H.
(A) Each village shall have a marshal, 455 designated chief of police, appointed by the mayor with the 456 H.
852 Page 17 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee legislative authority unless such residence requirement is 461 waived by ordinance, and who shall continue in office until 462 removed therefrom as provided by section 737.171 of the Revised 463 Code.
852 Page 17 As Passed by the House advice and consent of the legislative authority of the village, 457 who need not be a resident of the village at the time of 458 appointment but shall become a resident thereof within six 459 months after appointment by the mayor and confirmation by the 460 legislative authority unless such residence requirement is 461 waived by ordinance, and who shall continue in office until 462 removed therefrom as provided by section 737.171 of the Revised 463 Code.
486 (D)(1) An appointing authority may appoint an individual 487 who does not hold a peace officer certificate as an interim 488 village marshal.
486 H.
An interim village marshal shall not perform 489 the functions of a peace officer or carry a weapon in connection 490 H.
852 Page 18 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee with peace officer duties until the individual has been awarded 491 a certificate.
852 Page 18 As Passed by the House (D)(1) An appointing authority may appoint an individual 487 who does not hold a peace officer certificate as an interim 488 village marshal.
An interim village marshal shall not perform 489 the functions of a peace officer or carry a weapon in connection 490 with peace officer duties until the individual has been awarded 491 a certificate.
513 (1) A reimbursement from the attorney general of any funds 514 the appointing authority paid for continuing professional 515 training under section 109.803 of the Revised Code;
513 (1) A reimbursement from the attorney general of any funds 514 the appointing authority paid for continuing professional 515 H.
516 (2) Any law enforcement grant administered by the 517 department of public safety that the appointing authority would 518 H.
852 Page 19 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee otherwise be entitled to receive.
852 Page 19 As Passed by the House training under section 109.803 of the Revised Code;
516 (2) Any law enforcement grant administered by the 517 department of public safety that the appointing authority would 518 otherwise be entitled to receive.
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Reported

Failed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 2000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent 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
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Republican 62000
Total 95000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (95)
Member Party Vote
Anita Somani Democratic Yea
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
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
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Beth Lear 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
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
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams 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
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou 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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Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 2000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent 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
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

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What does HB 852 do?
To amend sections 109.77 and 737.15 and to enact sections 505.496 and 737.053 of the Revised Code to require an individual appointed as a chief of police to complete a peace officer basic training program.
Who sponsors HB 852?
HB 852 is sponsored by Kevin D. Miller (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 852?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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