Require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings

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 orders the Ohio Supreme Court to create a free program that texts or emails defendants about their court dates, including details and follow‑up after a missed appearance. It applies to criminal and traffic cases in municipal, county and common‑pleas courts, with the goal of lowering missed appearances and related jail costs.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 446, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 565, H. B. No. 441, H. B. No. 723, H. B. No. 751, H. B. No. 490, H. B. No. 626, Sub. S. B. No. 61, Sub. S. B. No. 174, S. B. No. 262, H. B. No. 611
  House Judiciary · May 20, 2026

History

1. Feb 4, 2026Referred to committee
2. Dec 8, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Josh Williams (R) · sponsor

Bill text

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