HB217

Enact the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Ohio HB217 mandates law enforcement agencies to enter missing person reports into the national missing and unidentified persons system (NamUs).

Ohio HB217, known as the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act, requires law enforcement agencies to enter information about missing persons into the national missing and unidentified persons system (NamUs). This includes reports of missing children and adults, with specific timelines for reporting based on age and evidence of foul play. The bill also mandates cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the integration of missing child information into the national crime information center computer.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Mar 25
Current
Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

3:00 PM

Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Jun 3

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Apr 15

Senate

Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

Mar 26

Senate

Introduced

Mar 25

House

Passed