STATE BILLOH HB 397ENGROSSED

Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds

State of Ohio

To amend section 341.25 of the Revised Code to expand the allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Nov 19, 2025; 358 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

OH HB 397 · EngrossedNov 19

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Bill details

Last action: Reported - Amended: Local Government · Jun 4, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 4, 2026Reported - Amended: Local GovernmentSenate

Feb 11, 2026Referred to committee: Local GovernmentSenate

Nov 25, 2025IntroducedSenate

Nov 19, 2025PassedHouse

Nov 18, 2025Reported - Amended: Local GovernmentHouse

Sep 15, 2025Referred to committee: Local GovernmentHouse

Jul 21, 2025IntroducedHouse

Recorded votes

House Favorable PassageNov 18, 2025 · House · 11 yea · 0 nayPassed

House PassedNov 19, 2025 · House · 75 yea · 12 nayPassed

Senate Favorable PassageJun 4, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Prisons and Jails
House Local Government Committee
Senate Local Government Committee

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