HB131

Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations

Chamber Passed·5/28/25

Ohio HB131 prohibits law enforcement from using quotas for arrests or citations.

Ohio HB131 prohibits law enforcement officials and agencies from using quotas for arrests or citations. It defines a quota as a mandate for a specific number of arrests or citations within a set time period. The bill prohibits establishing, maintaining, or suggesting quotas for evaluating, promoting, compensating, transferring, or disciplining officers. It also bans offering financial rewards or benefits based on quotas. The attorney general must investigate reports of quota use and can order agencies to cease and desist if violations are found.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 9–1 · May 28, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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28
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 28, 2025

9:30 AM

House Public Safety K., Sweeney, 4th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PV

May 20, 2025

9:30 AM

House Public Safety K., Sweeney, 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

History

Jun 4, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Introduced

May 28, 2025

House

Reported: Public Safety