Law and Policy
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Columbus Leaders Propose Safeguards to Protect Children and Families Amid Increased ICE Activity
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Council members will introduce legislation Tuesday aimed at protecting families and preserving safe public spaces…
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Survivor Testimony and Bipartisan Backing Intensify Ohio Effort to End “Child Marriage”
A bipartisan proposal to eliminate “child marriage” in Ohio is gaining renewed attention after a survivor shared her experience publicly…
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Ohio Lawmakers Move to End Child Marriage to Strengthen Child Protection
A bipartisan push at the Ohio Statehouse is renewing a national conversation about child protection, bodily autonomy and the lasting…
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Ohio Stunned as Governor Rejects Under-16 Work Restrictions Bill
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has turned down Senate Bill 50, a legislative proposal seeking to adjust the rules governing school-age…
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New Ohio Bill Seeks Cardiac Screening for Student Athletes
Source Ohio lawmakers are considering House Bill 437, a bipartisan proposal that would require targeted cardiac screenings for student athletes.…
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Ohio Passes Hemp Regulation Bill with Major Changes to Marijuana Law
Source The Ohio House of Representatives has approved Senate Bill 56, a major piece of legislation aimed at reshaping the…
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New Ohio Bill to Offer Parents DNA Testing for Newborns
Source In Ohio, a new bill could soon give parents the option of genetic testing for their newborns, a move…
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Judge Blocks DeWine’s Order Banning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Source An Ohio judge has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking Governor Mike DeWine’s executive order that declared an…
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DeWine Bans Intoxicating Hemp Sales Across Ohio, Business Owners React
Source Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued a 90-day statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products beginning October 14, citing an…
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Ohio Bill Seeks to Raise Juvenile Commitment Age to 14
Source Ohio lawmakers have taken a significant step toward reshaping the state’s juvenile justice system. On September 23, Senators Paula…
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