Dontavius L. Jarrells News

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) have reintroduced House Bill (HB) 35, bipartisan legislation to designate a portion of State Route 125 in Scioto County as "Al Oliver Highway," honoring the legacy of Portsmouth native and Major League Baseball icon Al Oliver. 

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Representative Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) have reintroduced legislation to gradually increase Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2030, ensuring that working Ohioans can keep up with rising costs and economic demands.

COLUMBUS— Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) have introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a Certificate of Need program to enhance oversight, expand access to quality recovery housing, and ensure that individuals battling addiction have safe and effective housing options.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has awarded $375,353 in state funding to two Ohio businesses through the Minority Development Financing Advisory Board, reinforcing the state’s commitment to empowering minority and women-owned businesses and driving economic growth.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) Tuesday introduced the Celebrating Disabilities Month Act, legislation that would officially designate July as "Celebrating Disabilities Month" in Ohio. This bill honors the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Ohioans with disabilities while reaffirming the state’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Rep. Sharon A. Ray (R-Wadsworth) have reintroduced the bipartisan Foster-to-College Scholarship Act in the Ohio House of Representatives. With 43 bipartisan co-sponsors, this legislation reflects a unified commitment to providing Ohio’s foster youth the resources they need to pursue higher education and achieve their full potential.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus), a dedicated advocate for equity and justice, will serve as the keynote speaker at two prominent events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Open to the public, these events provide an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact and the ongoing pursuit of civil rights and equality.

COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday signed House Bill (HB) 106, the Pay Stub Protection Act, into law, marking a historic victory for working families across Ohio. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by State Reps. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Scott Lipps (R-Franklin), ensures that all Ohio workers receive a pay stub from their employers, enhancing transparency, accountability, and fairness in the workplace.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday was officially sworn in to serve another term representing Ohio’s 1st House District and has once again earned the support of his colleagues to continue as House Assistant Minority Leader.