HB274

Require local government firefighting and EMS; create grants

Introduced·5/14/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB274 requires local governments to provide firefighting and EMS and creates a reimbursement grant program.

Ohio HB274 mandates that each municipal corporation and township provide firefighting and emergency medical services. These services can be provided directly, through a district, via contract, or other authority. The bill establishes the Fire and EMS Shared Services Reimbursement Grant Program, administered by the state fire marshal. Eligible townships and municipal corporations can apply for grants to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, up to $100,000, incurred within a year of joining a district, joint district, or regional council of governments, or entering into a specified contract.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Calendar

May 28, 2025

9:00 AM

House Local Government D., Hall, T., 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

May 21, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Local Government

May 14, 2025

House

Introduced