In CommitteeFiled May 12, 2026
Sponsor: Darnell T. Brewer
Latest Action
Refer to Committee
May 20, 2026
Summary
The Putative Fathers Matter Act amends Ohio law to make sure that men who may be a child's father, as well as grandparents, receive notice of child‑welfare hearings and any visitation or companionship proceedings. It applies to cases handled by juvenile courts and related agencies. The goal is to give these family members a chance to participate in decisions affecting the child.
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