HB346

Enact V.J.'s Law

Chamber Passed·6/9/26

Ohio HB346, known as V.J.'s Law, mandates reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities.

Ohio HB346, known as V.J.'s Law, requires certain professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to peace officers and public children services agencies. The law specifies that reports must be made by individuals such as health care professionals, school employees, and others in official or professional capacities. It outlines procedures for reporting, including the requirement to report to both a peace officer and a public children services agency unless specified otherwise.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 10–0 · Jun 9
Current
The Senate
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

9:00 AM

House Public Safety Williams, 4th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Nov 12, 2025

11:15 AM

House Public Safety Williams, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Jun 11

Senate

Introduced

Jun 9

House

Reported - Substitute: Public Safety

Jun 9

House

Passed