Remove residency requirements for certain city director positions

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

The measure stops Ohio cities from forcing their public service and public safety directors to live in the city as a condition of employment. Directors can be appointed from anywhere and only need to become residents within six months if a city ordinance or local initiative imposes that rule. It gives local governments flexibility while preserving employees' right to live wherever they choose.

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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. 426, S. B. No. 435, S. B. No. 366, Am. H. B. No. 428
  Senate Local Government · May 20, 2026
• Senate Local Government: S. B. No. 281, S. B. No. 376, S. B. No. 366, Am. H. B. No. 428
  Senate Local Government · May 13, 2026
• House Local Government: H. B. No. 92, H. B. No. 428, H. B. No. 574, H. B. No. 592
  House Local Government · Feb 18, 2026
• House Local Government: H. B. No. 569, H. B. No. 139, H. B. No. 113, H. B. No. 520, H. B. No. 428
  House Local Government · Feb 4, 2026

History

1. Mar 4, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 26, 2026Introduced
3. Feb 25, 2026Passed
4. Feb 18, 2026Reported - Amended
5. Sep 15, 2025Referred to committee
6. Aug 28, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• David Thomas (R) · sponsor
• Angela N. King
• Chris Glassburn
• Gary Click
• Josh Williams
• Sean P. Brennan

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