Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 466 — Increase sentence reduction credit a prisoner may receive

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill increases sentence reduction credits for prisoners involved in certain programs.

This bill amends existing law to allow prisoners to earn more credits towards reducing their sentences by participating in designated programs. The aim is to incentivize engagement in these programs.

Summary

To amend section 2967.194 of the Revised Code to increase the availability of sentence reduction credit a prisoner may receive for successfully participating in specified programs.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the maximum sentence reduction credits for prisoners who participate in specified programs.

  • Section 2967.194

    fifteen → twenty-five

    The maximum aggregate days of credit provisionally earned for program participation and completion increases from fifteen percent to twenty-five percent of the total number of days in the person's stated prison term.

Action History

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Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 466 do?
To amend section 2967.194 of the Revised Code to increase the availability of sentence reduction credit a prisoner may receive for successfully participating in specified programs.
Who sponsors SB 466?
SB 466 is sponsored by Louis W. Blessing, III (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 466?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 466?
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