Darnell T. Brewer News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 393 out of the Ohio House with a concurrence vote of 78-0. This bipartisan legislation requires community-based correctional facilities and programs to assist individuals in custody in obtaining a state-issued identification card prior to their release. An amendment to include halfway houses was added in the Senate.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today held a press conference to introduce “Amya’s Law,” legislation named after 11-year-old Amya Frazier, whose life was cut short in a preventable incident involving an unsecured firearm.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today joined Cleveland Public Library, the Cuyahoga County Office of Violence Prevention, and The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio (AMCNO) in announcing a collaborative effort to bring free safe gun storage devices to select library branches. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine requesting state assistance for municipalities recovering after Wednesday’s severe storms. On April 15th, much of District 22 was impacted by high winds, flooding, and hail which caused power outages, transportation disruptions and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today joined legislators and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center at a press conference to celebrate “Second Chance Month” and share legislation aimed at giving Ohioans a second chance. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today introduced two bills aimed at addressing Ohio’s growing childcare crisis.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today announced that he has officially submitted a letter to Governor Mike DeWine, urging him to prioritize addressing the ongoing crisis of violence, especially gun violence, in his upcoming State of the State Address.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today gave sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 653, legislation that creates statewide civil parking ticket standards. While parking enforcement is necessary, statewide standards are also needed to protect Ohio drivers from excessive and accumulating fines and fees. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today, alongside State Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), introduced legislation aimed at protecting Ohio’s children. Kei’Mani’s Law is named after 13-year-old Kei’Mani Latigue and is designed to strengthen child protection services.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to establish statewide standards for civil parking ticket late fees. Current state law does not set a maximum late fee, specify a minimum grace period, or restrict administrative and collection charges. As a result, municipalities can impose penalties that exceed the original fine, often in a short period of time. Penalties can add up quickly and vary across jurisdictions, disproportionately impacting low-income residents, seniors, and working families.