Modify jurisdiction of the Erie County prosecuting attorney

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 proposal requires the Erie County prosecuting attorney to prosecute all state law violations that occur in the county’s unincorporated areas, except for offenses in the townships of Florence, Huron, Perkins, and Vermilion. It also clarifies how other Ohio counties may assign prosecution duties to their county attorneys or municipal lawyers and provides modest extra pay for those taking on the added work.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 203, H. B. No. 690, H. B. No. 459, H. B. No. 345, H. B. No. 696, H. B. No. 314, H. B. No. 491
  House Judiciary · Mar 4, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 306, H. B. No. 343, H. B. No. 457, H. B. No. 528, H. B. No. 696, H. B. No. 491, H. B. No. 314, H. B. No. 487, H. B. No. 557
  House Judiciary · Feb 25, 2026

History

1. Feb 18, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 12, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• D. J. Swearingen · sponsor

Bill text

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