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Introduced
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
In Committee
06/09/2026
06/09/2026
Crossed Over
06/09/2026
06/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 2151.421 and 2151.99 of the Revised Code to enact V.J.'s Law to require health care professionals to report child abuse or neglect to both a peace officer and the public children services agency.
AI Summary
This bill, known as V.J.'s Law, amends existing Ohio law to require health care professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to both a peace officer and the public children services agency, which is a government agency responsible for child welfare. Previously, health care professionals were only required to report to one of these entities. The bill clarifies that if multiple health care professionals suspect abuse or neglect, one can make a single report to both authorities, and this will satisfy the reporting requirement. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the penalties for failing to report and ensures that existing protections for those reporting in good faith remain in place.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (35)
Matthew Kishman (R)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Cindy Abrams (R),
Sean Brennan (D),
Gary Click (R),
Meredith Craig (R),
Jack Daniels (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Michael Dovilla (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Angie King (R),
Brian Lampton (R),
Jeff LaRe (R),
Crystal Lett (D),
Adam Mathews (R),
Johnathan Newman (R),
Mike Odioso (R),
Scott Oelslager (R),
Sharon Ray (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Allison Russo (D),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Nick Santucci (R),
Mark Sigrist (D),
D.J. Swearingen (R),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Jim Thomas (R),
Dan Troy (D),
Andrea White (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Heidi Workman (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Introduced (on 06/11/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
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