In CommitteeFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Jean Schmidt (R)
Latest Action
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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