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HB 686·OH·house

Enact the Parker Kahle Act

In CommitteeFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Jean Schmidt (R)
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Refer to Committee

Feb 18, 2026

Summary

The bill revises the Revised Code to modify how probate courts charge for guardianship applications, investigations, and related services. It adds provisions for indigent fee waivers, creates a small fund for putative‑father registry costs, and allows modest fees to support court computerization. The changes affect guardians, applicants, and the probate courts that serve them.

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