Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 542: Require all inmate pregnancy outcomes be reported to DRC
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 542 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require all inmate pregnancy outcomes be reported to DRC. Primary sponsor: Terrence Upchurch (Democratic), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 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 341.28, 753.34, and 5120.6511 of the Revised Code to require all inmate pregnancy outcomes to be reported to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Upchurch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Ismail Mohamed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
“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