OhioSB 179136th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate

Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals

Sponsored By: Terry Johnson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementPrisons and JailsMilitary and Veterans

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Veteran checks and outreach in Ohio jails

Covered Ohio prisons and jails must collect names, Social Security numbers, and other required booking information. They must verify veteran status within three days using the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Reentry Search Service. They must record verified status, but can skip a check already completed for the same person and charge. Facilities must train staff and seek free VA training and software-installation help. If free help is unavailable, they can pay for assistance and request county veterans commission support. County commissions can fund veterans treatment court outreach and staff, plus search-service equipment, training, and use not provided by VA. This supports identifying veterans for assessment and possible outreach placement; the law sets no aid amount or guaranteed individual benefit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Terry Johnson
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Al Landis
Republican • Senate
Andrew O. Brenner
Republican • Senate
Bill Reineke
Republican • Senate
Brian Lampton
Republican • House
Brian M. Chavez
Republican • Senate
Casey Weinstein
Democratic • Senate
Cecil Thomas
Democratic • House
Derrick Hall
Democratic • House
George F. Lang
Republican • Senate
Hearcel F. Craig
Democratic • Senate
Jane M. Timken
Republican • Senate
Jerry C. Cirino
Republican • Senate
Kent Smith
Democratic • Senate
Kristina D. Roegner
Republican • Senate
Kyle Koehler
Republican • Senate
Lauren McNally
Democratic • House
Louis W. Blessing, III
Republican • Senate
Mark Romanchuk
Republican • Senate
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Democratic • House
Michael D. Dovilla
Republican • House
Michele Reynolds
Republican • Senate
Nathan H. Manning
Republican • Senate
Nickie J. Antonio
Democratic • Senate
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Democratic • Senate
Sandra O'Brien
Republican • Senate
Shane Wilkin
Republican • Senate
Steve Wilson
Republican • Senate
Theresa Gavarone
Republican • Senate
Thomas F. Patton
Republican • Senate
Tim Schaffer
Republican • Senate
Tracy M. Richardson
Republican • House
Ty D. Mathews
Republican • House
William P. DeMora
Democratic • Senate
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2026

Concurred in House amendments

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 6/3/2026

Passed

Yes: 93 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2026

Veterans and Military Development: Reported

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/9/2025

Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety: Reported

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
6/24/2026Governor
Sent to Governor
6/12/2026Governor
Concurred in House amendments
6/10/2026Senate
Passed
6/3/2026House
Reported
5/20/2026House
Refer to Committee
6/18/2025House
Introduced
6/12/2025House
Passed
6/11/2025Senate
Reported
6/9/2025Senate
Refer to Committee
4/30/2025Senate
Introduced
4/23/2025Senate

Bill Text

As Enrolled
6/24/2026
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As Introduced
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As Passed by the House
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As Passed by the Senate
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As Reported by the House Veterans and Military Development Committee
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As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
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