HB 823 OH
Regards deployed elected official’s office, meeting attendance
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Summary
This bill would allow elected officials in Ohio who are deployed on active military duty to retain their positions and participate in required meetings through virtual attendance. The legislation amends state law to accommodate military deployment by permitting elected officials to fulfill their duties remotely while on active duty.
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Official abstract
To amend sections 3.07, 3.17, 305.03, 503.241, and 3313.11 and to enact section 3.171 of the Revised Code to allow an elected official who is deployed on active military duty to retain the official's position and to attend meetings virtually.
Sponsors (2)
- David Thomas Republican · primary
- Ty D. Mathews Republican · primary
15 coauthors / cosponsors
- Adam C. Bird Republican · cosponsor
- Gary Click Republican · cosponsor
- Jack K. Daniels Republican · cosponsor
- Kellie Deeter Republican · cosponsor
- Tex Fischer Republican · cosponsor
- Jennifer Gross Republican · cosponsor
- Marilyn John Republican · cosponsor
- Matthew Kishman Republican · cosponsor
- Roy Klopfenstein Republican · cosponsor
- Beth Lear Republican · cosponsor
- Brian Lorenz Republican · cosponsor
- Riordan T. McClain Republican · cosponsor
- Kevin Ritter Republican · cosponsor
- Daniel P. Troy Democratic · cosponsor
- Josh Williams Republican · cosponsor
Action history (2)
- Apr 15, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 13, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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