Enact the Ohio Holly 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 bans charitable bail organizations from furnishing bail or securing payment of fines for certain offenses and adds new court requirements when setting bail for people charged with sexual offenses or family‑related violence. It also creates standardized bail schedules, outlines permissible bail types, and imposes penalties for violations. The changes are meant to improve public safety and bring consistency to Ohio's bail system.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 226, H. B. No. 302, S. B. No. 262, Sub. S. B. No. 61, Sub. S. B. No. 174, H. B. No. 509, H. B. No. 741, H. B. No. 720, H. B. No. 611, H. B. No. 528
  House Judiciary · May 13, 2026

History

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

Sponsors

• D. J. Swearingen · sponsor
• Jeff LaRe

Bill text

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