STATE BILLOH HB 532ENGROSSED

Regards custody of children who cannot be released to a parent

To amend sections 2151.27, 2151.31, 2151.419, 2152.72, 3109.58, and 3109.68 of the Revised Code to require a public children services agency to take immediate custody of specified children who cannot be released to a parent, guardian, or custodian.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Feb 25, 2026; 260 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

OH HB 532 · EngrossedFeb 25

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Bill details

Last action: Referred to committee: Judiciary · Mar 4, 2026
Pending committee: Judiciary

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 4, 2026Referred to committee: JudiciarySenate

Feb 26, 2026IntroducedSenate

Feb 25, 2026PassedHouse

Feb 17, 2026Reported - Substitute: Children and Human ServicesHouse

Oct 22, 2025Referred to committee: Children and Human ServicesHouse

Oct 21, 2025IntroducedHouse

Recorded votes

House Favorable PassageFeb 17, 2026 · House · 11 yea · 0 nayPassed

House PassedFeb 25, 2026 · House · 91 yea · 1 nayPassed

Subjects

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement
Juvenile and Family Law : Child Welfare
House Children and Human Services Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee

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