Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 686: Enact the Parker Kahle Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 686 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Parker Kahle Act. Primary sponsor: Jean Schmidt (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): 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 2101.16, 2101.162, 2111.03, 2111.121, 2111.51, and 2113.031 and to enact section 3109.044 of the Revised Code to enact the Parker Kahle Act regarding guardianship of an adult child with a disability and the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Mike Odioso | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Cecil Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“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