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HB 395: Require ODJFS online process to report job interview no-shows

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified September 24, 2026

What HB 395 does, verified September 24, 2026

The state of Ohio is establishing an online process for employers to report individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled job interview. The director of job and family services must create this process and review all complaints received in a timely manner. Employers can make a complaint through a conspicuous internet link on the department's website. This online process aims to address individuals who fail to meet eligibility requirements or appear for scheduled interviews.

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Jack DanielsTex FischerMichelle TeskaJosh WilliamsHeidi Workman
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Sep. 15, 2025Referred to committee: Government Oversight
Jul. 21, 2025Introduced
Latest bill textIntroduced version, July 23, 2025 · 270 words

As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

H. B. No. 395

2025-2026

Representatives Lorenz, Gross

Cosponsors: Representatives Williams, Daniels, Fischer, Workman, Teska

To amend section 4141.34 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Job and Family Services to establish an online process for employers to report individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled job interview.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1.

That section 4141.34 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 4141.34. (A) The director of job and family services shall establish and maintain a process for an employer to report that-either of the following: (1) That an applicant for or recipient of benefits has failed or is failing to meet any of the eligibility requirements described in division (A) of section 4141.29 of the Revised Code; (2) That an applicant for or recipient of benefits has failed to appear for a scheduled job interview with the employer. (B) The process shall allow an employer to make a complaint through a conspicuous internet link located on the internet web site maintained by the department of job and family services. The director shall review all complaints received through this process in a timely manner.

Section 2.

That existing section 4141.34 of the Revised Code is hereby repealed.

H. B. No. 395 Page 2

As Introduced

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