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Children services reform bill following Dayton child's death passes House

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed a bill to provide more accountability and oversight to child abuse reporting in the wake of the 2019 death of Dayton 10-year-old Takoda Collins after what police say was years of abuse. Read Full Story Thu, May 27, 2021

H.B. 4 in honor of Takoda Collins reforms child abuse coordinated response

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)--A new bill in honor of Takoda Collins passed Ohio's House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Read Full Story Thu, May 27, 2021

Bill would limit Ohio firefighters' use of foam containing 'forever chemicals'

A bill that would outlaw the use of firefighting foam that contains a group of harmful chemicals was voted out of committee, and is awaiting a floor vote in the Ohio House of Representatives. Read Full Story Sun, May 16, 2021

Ohio bill would require recording of suspect interrogations

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recording the interrogations of individuals in custody and accused of serious crimes like murder or rape would become mandatory under Ohio legislation now in the state Senate. Read Full Story Thu, May 6, 2021

COVID Relief Bill: Millions for bars, restaurants, other businesses

In another move to help boost the COVID-influenced Ohio economy, state lawmakers Wednesday approved a relief package that will send hundreds of millions of dollars in multiple directions. A major part of it, $125 million will go to bars, restaurants and hotels statewide to help them recover from last year's shutdown and the economic downturn that followed throughout the pandemic. Read Full Story Wed, May 5, 2021

Former Montgomery County Sheriff expected to introduce law enforcement reform legislation in days

COLUMBUS - Former Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer is expected to unveil a law enforcement reform package in the Ohio General Assembly that will increase accountability and transparency with police departments across the state, Gov. Mike DeWine said this afternoon. Read Full Story Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Children services reform bill following Dayton child's death passes House

H.B. 4 in honor of Takoda Collins reforms child abuse coordinated response

Bill would limit Ohio firefighters' use of foam containing 'forever chemicals'

Ohio bill would require recording of suspect interrogations

COVID Relief Bill: Millions for bars, restaurants, other businesses

Former Montgomery County Sheriff expected to introduce law enforcement reform legislation in days

Police reform: Ohio Republicans propose oversight board, database of use of force reports

Ohio House passes criminal justice bill to require interrogation recordings

Ohio House sends bill seeking to decrease risk of wrongful convictions to Senate

Ohio lawmaker addresses Takoda Collins case during Child Abuse Prevention Month