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Introduced
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
In Committee
06/25/2024
06/25/2024
Crossed Over
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
Passed
07/24/2024
07/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/24/2024
10/24/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To enact sections 3737.74 and 3781.50 of the Revised Code to require school buildings to comply with national life safety standards and to name this act the Ohio Childhood Safety Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ohio Childhood Safety Act, requires school buildings in Ohio to comply with national life safety standards. Specifically, it mandates that school governing authorities (such as school districts and charter schools) inspect and test all protective door assemblies (e.g., doors with panic hardware, fire exit doors) in school buildings every 12 months to ensure compliance with the applicable fire safety code standards. If a door assembly is found to be non-compliant, the school must take steps to make it compliant. The bill also empowers the fire marshal's office to inspect school records and issue citations for non-compliance, though it prohibits fines or penalties if the school is actively working to achieve compliance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (17)
Michael Rulli (R)*,
Nickie Antonio (D),
Andrew Brenner (R),
Jerry Cirino (R),
Hearcel Craig (D),
Bill DeMora (D),
Theresa Gavarone (R),
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D),
Catherine Ingram (D),
Terry Johnson (R),
Al Landis (R),
Nathan Manning (R),
Bill Reineke (R),
Michele Reynolds (R),
Kirk Schuring (R),
Kent Smith (D),
Steve Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective (on 10/24/2024)
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