HB397

Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds

Chamber Passed·11/19/25

Ohio HB397 expands the allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds.

Ohio HB397 expands the allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds to include construction or renovation of jail facilities for medical or mental health services, purchasing supplies and equipment exceeding minimum standards, covering emergency expenses, and supplementing costs for investigative personnel. Profits must also be used for purchasing supplies and equipment, providing life skills training and education or treatment services, paying salaries and benefits for commissary employees, purchasing technology to prevent contraband, and paying for operational expenses of.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–0 · Nov 19, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

RDRDRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 3

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Mar 10

4:00 PM

Senate Local Government 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 4

Senate

Reported - Amended: Local Government

Feb 11

Senate

Referred to committee: Local Government

Nov 25, 2025

Senate

Introduced