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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 117.01, 120.521, and 120.54 and to enact sections 9.631 and 3129.07 of the Revised Code to modify the membership of the board of directors of the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation and to prohibit the use of state funds for certain purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation by adding a requirement that its board of directors include the chief executive officer of a legal aid society and clarifies that money in the Access to Justice Foundation Fund is considered "public money" for auditing purposes. It also prohibits the use of state funds for gender transition services for minors and restricts the use of funds from the Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid societies for services to individuals unlawfully present in the United States, with penalties including recovery of funds and a four-year ineligibility for state funding if violations are found.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to committee: General Government (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb700 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27251 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb700/00_IN/pdf/ |
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