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Introduced
10/22/2025
10/22/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact sections 341.28, 753.34, and 5120.6511 of the Revised Code to require all inmate pregnancy outcomes to be reported to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
AI Summary
This bill requires county, municipal, and state correctional facilities to report pregnancy outcomes to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) annually by December 31st. Specifically, each type of correctional facility—including jails, workhouses, and various multi-jurisdictional correctional centers—must submit a report detailing the pregnancy outcome for any pregnant inmate who was in their custody at the conclusion of her pregnancy. The bill defines the different types of correctional facilities and establishes a uniform reporting requirement across county, municipal, and state correctional institutions. By mandating these reports, the legislation aims to create a comprehensive tracking system for pregnancy outcomes among incarcerated individuals, which could help improve healthcare monitoring and support for pregnant inmates across Ohio's correctional system.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Terrence Upchurch (D)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Sean Brennan (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Crystal Lett (D),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Johnathan Newman (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Government Oversight (on 10/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb542 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26662 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb542/00_IN/pdf/ |
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