HB 559: Allow for the waiver of peace officer refresher training
This bill waives the requirement for re-appointed peace officers to complete refresher training prior to performing their duties. The waiver applies for a period of one year and can be requested by an appointing authority. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission's executive director reviews the request and responds within thirty days. The bill is declared an emergency measure to ensure the public's peace, health, and safety, as the required training courses are currently unavailable.
| Oct. 29, 2025 | Referred to committee: Public Safety |
| Oct. 28, 2025 | Introduced |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. B. No. 559
2025-2026
Representative Williams
To allow for the waiver of peace officer refresher training and to declare an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.
(A) As used in this section, "appointing authority" has the same meaning as in section 109.803 of the Revised Code.
(B) For a period of one year beginning on the effective date of this section, on request from an appointing authority, the Executive Director of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission may waive the requirement under division (M) (2) of section 109.77 of the Revised Code that a re-appointed peace officer complete refresher training prior to performing the functions of a peace officer. The Executive Director shall reply to a request for waiver under this section, indicating whether the Executive Director is granting or denying the request, within thirty days after receiving the request.
Section 2.
This act is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. The reason for such necessity is that the required refresher training courses are currently not available. Therefore, this act shall go into immediate effect.
This act is declared to be an emergency measure under the Ohio Constitution.