Enact the Parker Kahle Act

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 revises Ohio’s Parker Kahle Act to adjust how probate courts charge for guardianship investigations, direct a portion of those fees to an indigent guardianship fund, and allow parents to nominate guardians for disabled adult children. It also sets rules for small‑estate releases, guardian ad litem costs, and how courts retain jurisdiction over parental rights until a guardian is appointed.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 611, H. B. No. 459, Sub. S. B. No. 174, H. B. No. 491, H. B. No. 952, H. B. No. 686
  House Judiciary · Jun 10, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 345, H. B. No. 441, H. B. No. 314, H. B. No. 528, S. B. No. 262, Sub. S. B. No. 61, S. B. No. 278, H. B. No. 622, H. B. No. 686, H. B. No. 459, Sub. S. B. No. 174
  House Judiciary · Jun 3, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 249, H. B. No. 345, H. B. No. 686, H. B. No. 611, H. B. No. 693
  House Judiciary · Mar 25, 2026

History

1. Feb 18, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 10, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Jean Schmidt (R) · sponsor
• Adam C. Bird
• Cecil Thomas
• Crystal Lett
• Dontavius L. Jarrells
• Erika White
• Gary Click
• Jack K. Daniels
• Kellie Deeter
• Marilyn John
• Mark Johnson
• Mike Odioso
• Sean P. Brennan

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