Dontavius L. Jarrells News

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.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) Wednesday saw their bipartisan House Bill (HB) 106 passed out of the Ohio Senate. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement in response to the guilty verdict of former Columbus Police Office Adam Coy in the murder of Andre Hill.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland), president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC), fellow OLBC members Sen. Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati), Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus), Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s Deidra Reese held a press conference Tuesday to dispel the false claims and disinformation being spread concerning Issue 1’s impact on Black voters.