HB281

Regards hospitals and enforcement of federal immigration law

Introduced·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB281 requires hospitals to allow federal and state law enforcement officers to enter for immigration enforcement purposes.

Ohio HB281 mandates that hospitals licensed under the state's mental health laws must allow federal and state law enforcement officers to enter their buildings for immigration enforcement purposes. These officers include agents or officers of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other federal law enforcement officers, and state or local law enforcement officers assisting federal immigration enforcement. Hospitals must permit these officers to arrest individuals, interview people, and collect information or evidence, subject to federal and state law.

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Current
Public Safety Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Jun 11, 2025

9:30 AM

House Public Safety 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

May 21, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Public Safety

May 20, 2025

House

Introduced