All Roll Calls
Yes: 145 • No: 1
OhioHB 44136th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations
Sponsored By: Joseph A. Miller, III (Democratic), Kevin D. Miller (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementLaw EnforcementEmploymentPublic SafetyState and Local GovernmentLocal Government
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Police trainees gain a direct hiring path
Municipal police chiefs can open schools for future officers that follow Ohio peace officer academy standards and cadet qualifications. Chiefs can set entry requirements and fitness exams consistent with state rules, pay reasonable salaries, and provide equipment. Employees appointed to these schools are in unclassified service and do not need classified-service exams during training. Departments can directly hire graduates who also meet Ohio's requirements for a first appointment as a peace officer. The law does not require schools, set trainee pay, or guarantee graduates a job.
More training options for senior officers
Ohio's Peace Officer Training Commission can create and run extra courses for officers ranked sergeant or higher. These courses add to existing police training programs. The law sets no schedule or funding amount for these extra courses.
Some police jobs can bypass competition
Ohio's administrative services director can waive competition for an individual police job when stated reasons make competition impractical. A named candidate must be best suited and have specialized certification, exceptional qualifications, or completed the department's cadet training. This gives that candidate a hiring option but removes competition for other applicants. Waivers cannot apply broadly or cover jobs that must be filled through promotion.
New police chiefs need paid training
Covered first-time police chiefs appointed on or after January 1, 2018, must complete 40 hours of training within six months. This includes qualifying officials who oversee peace officers daily and have never held a full-time chief job. County sheriffs, the state highway patrol, and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are excluded. Ohio's Peace Officer Training Commission must offer the course at least twice yearly, covering diversity, historical perspectives, and community-police relations. Chiefs receive their normal duty pay during training; state funds cover instruction, while employers pay meals, lodging, and travel. Chiefs can request credit for up to eight hours by showing relevant training or qualifications for approved topics. Requests must arrive at least 14 calendar days before the course starts. Qualifying out-of-state certificates or chief experience can count toward completion, and medical disability or other good cause can justify delays.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Joseph A. Miller, III
Democratic • House
Kevin D. Miller
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Adam Holmes
Republican • House
Adam Mathews
Republican • House
Bernard Willis
Republican • House
Bill Reineke
Republican • Senate
Bill Roemer
Republican • House
Brian Lampton
Republican • House
Brian Lorenz
Republican • House
Brian M. Chavez
Republican • Senate
C. Allison Russo
Democratic • House
Casey Weinstein
Democratic • Senate
Catherine D. Ingram
Democratic • Senate
Cecil Thomas
Democratic • House
Chris Glassburn
Democratic • House
Cindy Abrams
Republican • House
Crystal Lett
Democratic • House
Derrick Hall
Democratic • House
Diane Mullins
Republican • House
Don Jones
Republican • House
Dontavius L. Jarrells
Democratic • House
Eric Synenberg
Democratic • House
George F. Lang
Republican • Senate
Haraz N. Ghanbari
Republican • House
Hearcel F. Craig
Democratic • Senate
Ismail Mohamed
Democratic • House
Jane M. Timken
Republican • Senate
Jean Schmidt
Republican • House
Jeff LaRe
Republican • House
Jerry C. Cirino
Republican • Senate
Jodi Salvo
Republican • House
Johnathan Newman
Republican • House
Josh Williams
Republican • House
Karen Brownlee
Democratic • House
Kellie Deeter
Republican • House
Kristina D. Roegner
Republican • Senate
Mark Johnson
Republican • House
Mark Sigrist
Democratic • House
Michele Grim
Democratic • House
Monica Robb Blasdel
Republican • House
Nathan H. Manning
Republican • Senate
Nickie J. Antonio
Democratic • Senate
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Democratic • Senate
Phil Plummer
Republican • House
Rodney Creech
Republican • House
Sandra O'Brien
Republican • Senate
Sean P. Brennan
Democratic • House
Steve Wilson
Republican • Senate
Terrence Upchurch
Democratic • House
Terry Johnson
Republican • Senate
Tex Fischer
Republican • House
Theresa Gavarone
Republican • Senate
Thomas F. Patton
Republican • Senate
Tim Barhorst
Republican • House
Tim Schaffer
Republican • Senate
Tom Young
Republican • House
Tracy M. Richardson
Republican • House
Ty D. Mathews
Republican • House
William P. DeMora
Democratic • Senate
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 10/22/2025
Passed
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/25/2025
Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety: Reported
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 5/21/2025
Passed
Yes: 95 • No: 1
House vote • 5/13/2025
Public Safety: Reported
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor
11/5/2025GovernorSent to Governor
10/28/2025GovernorPassed
10/22/2025SenateReported
6/25/2025SenateRefer to Committee
5/28/2025SenateIntroduced
5/22/2025SenatePassed
5/21/2025HouseReported
5/13/2025HouseRefer to Committee
2/5/2025HouseIntroduced
1/31/2025House
Bill Text
As Enrolled
11/5/2025
As Introduced
As Passed by the House
As Passed by the Senate
As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee
As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
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