HB 900·OH·house
Create Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Health
In CommitteeFiled May 12, 2026
Sponsor: Darnell T. Brewer
Latest Action
Refer to Committee
May 20, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a new Office of Violence Prevention within the Department of Health. It will identify the 15 Ohio counties with the highest firearm violence, award grants to community and hospital intervention programs, and collect data to track outcomes. The goal is to use public‑health approaches to lower shootings, homicides and related costs.
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