HB268

Regards filing for certificate of qualification for employment

Final Passage·6/3/26

Ohio HB268 amends the process for obtaining a certificate of qualification for employment, allowing individuals to petition for relief from certain.

Ohio HB268 modifies the process for individuals seeking a certificate of qualification for employment, which can help them overcome certain employment-related sanctions due to past convictions. The bill allows individuals who have served their sentence to petition for such a certificate if they meet specific criteria. This certificate can assist in obtaining employment or occupational licensing by providing a rebuttable presumption that their criminal convictions are not sufficient evidence of unfitness for employment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 31–0 · Jun 3
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 19

11:00 AM

Senate Workforce Development 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

May 12

11:00 AM

Senate Workforce Development 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 12

Sent To The Governor

Jun 3

Senate

Passed

May 19

Senate

Reported: Workforce Development