When was Ohio House Bill HB 557 introduced?

HB 557 was introduced on Oct 28, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 557?

The latest action on HB 557 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Oct 29, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 557?

HB 557 was introduced by Josh Williams.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 557 (136 legislative session)

HB 557

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Oct 28, 2025
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HB 557

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Prohibit judicial release denial solely on offense classification

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House • Oct 29, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Oct 28, 2025 | House
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Testimony by Joshua Williams (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (February 11, 2026)
Testimony by Zach Miller (Office of the Ohio Public Defender, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2026)
Testimony by Elizabeth E. Osorio Jones, Esq. (Delaware County Public Defender's Office, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2026)
Testimony by Shaena Fazal (Alliance for Safety and Justice, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2026)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (February 25, 2026)
Testimony by Zach Miller (Office of the Ohio Public Defender, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (February 25, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB557

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