Regards custody of children who cannot be released to a parent

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 bill changes Ohio law so that a public child‑services agency must take custody of a child when a judge determines the child cannot safely be returned to a parent, guardian, or custodian. It creates a process for filing sworn complaints, emergency custody orders, hearings, and reporting requirements, and it outlines when a parent’s rights may be limited. The goal is to protect children while ensuring due process for families.

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Hearings

• Senate Judiciary: H. B. No. 565, Am. H. B. No. 260, Sub. H. B. No. 252, Sub. H. B. No. 532, Sub. H. B. No. 132, S. B. No. 357, Am. H. B. No. 372, Sub. H. B. No. 689
  Senate Judiciary · Nov 10, 2026
• Senate Judiciary: Sub. H. B. No. 252, Am. H. B. No. 372, Sub. H. B. No. 20, H. B. No. 195, S. B. No. 102, S. B. No. 421, Sub. H. B. No. 105, S. B. No. 422, Sub. H. B. No. 210, Sub. H. B. No. 126, H. B. No. 296, Sub. H. B. No. 519, Sub. H. B. No. 338, Sub. H. B. No. 532, S. B. No. 178, Sub. H. B. No. 492
  Senate Judiciary · Jun 3, 2026
• Senate Judiciary: H. B. No. 296, S. B. No. 421, Sub. H. B. No. 532, Sub. H. B. No. 492, S. B. No. 393, Sub. H. B. No. 20, H. B. No. 195, S. B. No. 277, S. B. No. 341
  Senate Judiciary · Apr 15, 2026
• House Children and Human Services: H. B. No. 532, H. B. No. 647, H. B. No. 649, H. B. No. 464
  House Children and Human Services · Feb 17, 2026
• House Children and Human Services: H. B. No. 532, H. B. No. 464, H. B. No. 496
  House Children and Human Services · Feb 3, 2026

History

1. Mar 4, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 26, 2026Introduced
3. Feb 25, 2026Passed
4. Feb 17, 2026Reported - Substitute
5. Oct 22, 2025Referred to committee
6. Oct 21, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Kevin Miller (R) · sponsor
• Kevin D. Miller

Bill text

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