Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 548: Require alcohol, drug testing after officer use of force incident
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 548 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require alcohol, drug testing after officer use of force incident. Primary sponsor: Darnell Brewer (Democratic). It lists 4 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 amend sections 3701.143 and 4117.10 and to enact section 2935.34 of the Revised Code to require testing for alcohol or drugs of abuse after incidents involving an officer's use of force.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Brewer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Elgin Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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