HB428

Remove residency requirements for certain city director positions

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Removes residency requirements for city directors of public service and public safety in Ohio.

HB428 amends Ohio law to eliminate residency requirements for directors of public service and public safety in cities. Previously, these directors had to become residents of the city within six months of their appointment, but now they need not be residents at the time of their appointment. The mayor still appoints these directors, who are responsible for administering their respective departments.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–0 · Feb 25
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 3

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference D./Williams, 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

May 20

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference D./Williams, 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Mar 4

Senate

Referred to committee: Local Government

Feb 26

Senate

Introduced

Feb 25

House

Passed