STATE BILLOH SB 295PASSED

Regards the timeline for restoring competency in criminal cases

To amend sections 2945.38, 2945.39, and 2945.401 of the Revised Code relative to the timeline for restoration of competency in criminal cases and to declare an emergency.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Feb 20, 2026; 265 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

OH SB 295 · PassedFeb 20

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Bill details

Last action: Effective Emergency Act · Feb 20, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Feb 20, 2026Effective Emergency Act

Feb 20, 2026Signed By The Governor

Feb 18, 2026Sent To The Governor

Feb 18, 2026Concurred in House amendmentsSenate

Feb 18, 2026PassedHouse

Feb 18, 2026Reported - Amended: JudiciaryHouse

Nov 19, 2025Referred to committee: JudiciaryHouse

Nov 18, 2025IntroducedHouse

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Nov 12, 2025PassedSenate

Nov 12, 2025Reported - Amended: JudiciarySenate

Oct 22, 2025Referred to committee: JudiciarySenate

Oct 21, 2025IntroducedSenate

Recorded votes

Senate Favorable PassageNov 12, 2025 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate PassedNov 12, 2025 · Senate · 31 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Favorable PassageFeb 18, 2026 · House · 12 yea · 0 nayPassed

House PassedFeb 18, 2026 · House · 87 yea · 2 nayPassed

Senate PassedFeb 18, 2026 · Senate · 30 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Courts and Civil Law : Courts
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement
Health and Human Services : Mental Health and Disabilities
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary Committee

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