Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 397: Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 397 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on July 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds. Primary sponsor: Kellie Deeter (Republican), Mark Johnson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Reported - Amended.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend section 341.25 of the Revised Code to expand the allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellie Deeter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Mark Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jean Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
- Passed
- Reported - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced