Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

HB 397 expands how surplus money from jail commissary sales can be spent. Profits must go toward supplies, education, treatment, staff salaries, anti‑contraband technology, and jail construction or training. The measure aims to improve conditions for incarcerated people while ensuring transparent fund management.

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Hearings

• Senate Local Government: Am. H. B. No. 397, S. B. No. 435, S. B. No. 366, Am. H. B. No. 428
  Senate Local Government · Jun 3, 2026
• Senate Local Government: S. B. No. 118, S. B. No. 278, Am. H. B. No. 397, S. B. No. 42, S. B. No. 340, Abbey DeHart - Ohio Public Works Commission
  Senate Local Government · Mar 10, 2026
• Senate Local Government: S. B. No. 42, S. B. No. 340, Am. H. B. No. 397, S. B. No. 323
  Senate Local Government · Mar 4, 2026
• Senate Local Government: S. B. No. 340, Am. H. B. No. 397, S. B. No. 323
  Senate Local Government · Feb 17, 2026
• House Local Government: H. B. No. 397, H. B. No. 92, H. B. No. 139, H. B. No. 520, H. B. No. 361
  House Local Government · Nov 13, 2025

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Reported - Amended
2. Feb 11, 2026Referred to committee
3. Nov 25, 2025Introduced
4. Nov 19, 2025Passed
5. Nov 18, 2025Reported - Amended
6. Sep 15, 2025Referred to committee
7. Jul 21, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Kellie Deeter (R) · sponsor
• Mark Johnson

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