Regards the timeline for restoring competency in criminal cases

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill changes Ohio’s rules for defendants who are found incompetent to stand trial. It creates specific time limits for treatment, lets courts dismiss charges while preserving the right to re‑prosecute, and provides a path for civil commitment when needed. The changes aim to move cases forward faster while protecting public safety and the rights of the accused.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 252, Am. S. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 314, H. B. No. 487, H. B. No. 557, Sub. S. B. No. 55, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 565
  House Judiciary · Feb 18, 2026
• House Judiciary: Sub. S. B. No. 55, Am. S. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 487, H. B. No. 236, H. B. No. 557, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 565
  House Judiciary · Feb 11, 2026
• Senate Judiciary: Am. H. B. No. 168, S. B. No. 265, S. B. No. 295, Sub. H. B. No. 247
  Senate Judiciary · Nov 12, 2025
• Senate Judiciary: Am. H. B. No. 47, S. B. No. 277, S. B. No. 225, S. B. No. 295, Sub. H. B. No. 247, S. B. No. 174
  Senate Judiciary · Nov 5, 2025
• Senate Judiciary: S. B. No. 295, S. B. No. 188, Sub. H. B. No. 126, H. B. No. 184, S. B. No. 146, S. B. No. 224, S. B. No. 174
  Senate Judiciary · Oct 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 20, 2026Signed By The Governor
2. Feb 20, 2026Effective 2/20/26
3. Feb 20, 2026Effective Emergency Act
4. Feb 18, 2026Sent To The Governor
5. Feb 18, 2026Reported - Amended
6. Feb 18, 2026Passed
7. Feb 18, 2026Concurred in House amendments
8. Nov 19, 2025Referred to committee
9. Nov 18, 2025Introduced
10. Nov 12, 2025Reported - Amended
11. Nov 12, 2025Passed
12. Oct 22, 2025Referred to committee

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Nathan Manning (R) · sponsor
• Nathan H. Manning
• Thomas F. Patton

Bill text

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