Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 897 — Require trauma-informed care training for guardians ad litem

Last action — Referred to committee

  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 May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires trauma-informed care training for guardians ad litem and child advocates in child welfare proceedings.

This bill mandates that guardians ad litem and child advocates complete trauma-informed care training within 120 days of the bill's effective date. The training focuses on trauma's effects on children and ways to interact sensitively with them.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means guardians ad litem and child advocates will need to undergo additional training focused on trauma-informed care.

Summary

To enact section 2151.282 of the Revised Code to require trauma-informed care training for guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates in child welfare proceedings.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 897 do?
To enact section 2151.282 of the Revised Code to require trauma-informed care training for guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates in child welfare proceedings.
Who sponsors HB 897?
HB 897 is sponsored by Darnell T. Brewer (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 897?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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