Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 274 — Require local government firefighting and EMS; create grants

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 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

To enact sections 9.51 and 9.511 of the Revised Code to require townships and municipal corporations to provide firefighting services and emergency medical services and to establish the Fire and EMS Shared Services Reimbursement Grant Program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 274 do?
To enact sections 9.51 and 9.511 of the Revised Code to require townships and municipal corporations to provide firefighting services and emergency medical services and to establish the Fire and EMS Shared Services Reimbursement Grant Program.
Who sponsors HB 274?
HB 274 is sponsored by David Thomas (Republican) and Thomas Hall (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 274?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 274?
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