Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 900 — Create Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Health

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

Low chance

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In plain language

This bill creates an Office of Violence Prevention in Ohio's Department of Health.

The bill establishes the Office of Violence Prevention to coordinate and fund community and hospital violence intervention strategies in Ohio. It mandates the identification of high-violence counties and the development of grant programs for targeted intervention.

What this means for you
  • Workers: The bill may lead to increased funding and support for professionals involved in violence intervention strategies.

Summary

To enact sections 3701.147 and 3701.148 of the Revised Code to create the Office of Violence Prevention within the Department of Health and to make an appropriation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 900 do?
To enact sections 3701.147 and 3701.148 of the Revised Code to create the Office of Violence Prevention within the Department of Health and to make an appropriation.
Who sponsors HB 900?
HB 900 is sponsored by Darnell T. Brewer (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 900?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 900?
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