Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 461: Require jails, prisons provide teletypewriters to certain inmates
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 461 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require jails, prisons provide teletypewriters to certain inmates. Primary sponsor: Terrence Upchurch (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact sections 341.193, 753.022, and 5120.052 of the Revised Code to require municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions to provide inmates who are deaf, hard of hearing, or severely speech impaired with access to teletypewriters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Upchurch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Ismail Mohamed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced